Waikato River at Lake Karapiro Boatramp
This site is at the Horahora domain boatramp where the lake is surrounded by a grassy verge with a few sparse willows, oaks, eucalyptus and cabbage trees. The lake is used extensively over summer for watersports such as waterskiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, rowing and swimming.
This site is at the Horahora domain boat ramp where the lake is surrounded by a grassy verge with a few sparse willows, oaks, eucalyptus and cabbage trees. The lake is used extensively over summer for water sports such as water-skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, rowing and swimming. Cyanobacterial samples are also taken during swimming season.
Weekly water quality monitoring is not occurring between 23rd Dec and 8th January.
It is important that you use your own judgement before getting into the water.
- Avoid swimming for at least 2 - 3 days after heavy or prolonged rain, even for sites that usually have good water quality.
- Don't swim if the water is murky or smells unpleasant.
Lake Karapiro is downstream of Lake Taupo and the other 7 hydro dams of Aratiatia, Ohakuri, Atiamuri, Whakamaru, Maraetai, Waipapa and Arapuni higher up on the Waikato River.
Landuse upstream of the monitoring site will affect the water quality. High flow events can also elevate the sediment and bacteria levels, which may lead to poor water quality and clarity.
