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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 long-term grade.
Water quality test result
The weekly sampling result is a snapshot in time, and is a guide to the recent water quality at this site.
Long-term grade
Long-term grade is important to consider. Based on 5 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.
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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Patrolled
Swim between the flags. Find out more.
SwimmersPatrolled Beach
Surf Life Saving New Zealand is protecting our community in the water. Do your part and be prepared, watch out for yourself and others, 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.
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