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Why this status?
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The scienceSummer season monitoring
LAWA shows the best available water quality information to help you decide where to swim.
Special Status
Unsuitable for swimming.
This site has temporarily been determined as unsuitable for swimming, and we recommend people do not swim at this site.Early last week a wastewater pipe malfunctioned in Severn Street. Any leakage from this malfunctioning pipe will be going into the stormwater network, meaning there is an ongoing risk of sewage entering Island Bay. Water quality testing is showing the malfunction appears to be having very little on effect on water quality in the bay, however we still advise people to avoid swimming in Island Bay – especially those that are very young, old or immunocompromised.
Unfortunately the repair works planned for last week have been delayed. In the meantime water quality sampling will continue to be undertaken daily, and a further update will be provided on Friday 26th April.
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.
Summer season monitoring history
- Samples this season
- Samples from last 5 years
Enterococci sampling graph- View as graph
- View as donut
What do the monitoring results mean?
Long-term grade information
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95th percentile of Enterococci / 100 mL is 0 - 40.
95th percentile of Enterococci / 100 mL is 41 - 200.
95th percentile of Enterococci / 100 mL is 201 - 500.
95th percentile of Enterococci / 100 mL is more than 500.Learn more
See factsheets for more information.
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Unpatrolled
Stay safe - 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. If in doubt, stay out.
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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
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