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Why this status?
Click here for detailed information on water quality monitoring
The scienceSummer season monitoring
LAWA shows the best available water quality information to help you decide where to swim. For many sites there are two types of information available, the weekly sampling result and the overall bacterial risk.
Weekly sampling result
Weekly Enterococci resultThe weekly sampling result is a snapshot in time and is a guide to the recent water quality at this site.
Overall bacterial risk
Overall Enterococci riskOverall bacterial risk is important to consider. Based on 3 years of data it is a guide to the general water quality at this site.
Reminder
Heavy rain flushes contaminants from urban and rural land into waterways and we advise you not to swim for 2 – 3 days after heavy or prolonged rain – even at sites that generally have good water quality. Check that the water is clean and clear before taking a dip.
Conditions may have changedThere has been significant rain since this site was last sampled. This may have affected the water quality at this site.
What do the icons mean?
Suitable for swimming – These sites are generally suitable for swimming.Caution advised – Usually suitable for swimming but younger children and older people may be at increased risk at times.Unsuitable for swimming – These sites may be a health risk and are not considered suitable for swimming most of the time.No data – There are no recent results available, or there are not enough data points to calculate an overall bacterial risk result.Summer season monitoring history
- Samples this season
- Samples from last 3 years
Enterococci sampling graphOverall bacterial risk information
Long-term risk guide based on three years of dataMinimum data points required 30 Highest Enterococci per 100ml value {{maxValue() | number:0}} Number of data points available {{dataPoints() | number:0}} Lowest Enterococci per 100ml value {{minValue() | number:0}} Hazen percentile result {{hazenResult()}} Overall bacterial risk result {{rating()}}Learn more
See factsheets for more information.
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Unpatrolled
Never swim or surf alone. Find out more.
SwimmersUnpatrolled Beach
When swimming at an unpatrolled beach please watch out for yourself and others, never swim or surf alone, be aware of the dangers and know your limits.
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What's at this site?
Find out all recreational activities and facilities at this site
Activities & facilitiesSite suitable for these activities and has these facilities
Our lakes, rivers, and beaches are great natural playgrounds but they can be unpredictable. Be aware of other potential risks such as rips, strong currents, sudden drop offs, or underwater objects before jumping in. LAWA recommends that you avoid swimming for 2 - 3 days after heavy rainfall and follow the advice of any warning signs in place.
Activities
Swimming
Snorkelling
Wind Surfing
Canoeing/Kayaking
Walking
Facilities
Toilets
Picnic area
Camping nearby
Car parking
Waikouaiti Estuary
The seaside settlement of Karitane is located on the banks of the Waikouaiti Estuary, 35 km to the north of Dunedin city centre. Water is generally safe for recreational activities. However, bacterial contamination can occur, commonly after rainfall.
