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Latest test results

Boy playing on the beach.Safe Swim is a monitoring programme where council tests the water quality at popular beaches over the summer.

As a general rule, we advise people not to swim within 48 hours of heavy rain and to stay away from stormwater outlets.

Before you dip, check the latest results below or call 0800 SAFESWIM (0800 723379).

 

Latest test results for all beaches

Date Beach Result Status Previous results
21/04/2010 Pt Chevalier < 10 MPN/100ml Safe View
21/04/2010 Herne Bay < 10 MPN/100ml Safe View
21/04/2010 Home Bay < 10 MPN/100ml Safe View
21/04/2010 Judges Bay < 10 MPN/100ml Safe View
21/04/2010 Okahu Bay 10 MPN/100ml Safe View
21/04/2010 Mission Bay < 10 MPN/100ml Safe View
21/04/2010 Kohimarama Beach < 10 MPN/100ml Safe View
21/04/2010 St Heliers Bay 20 MPN/100ml Safe View
21/04/2010 Ladies Bay < 10 MPN/100ml Safe View
21/04/2010 Point England < 10 MPN/100ml Safe View
21/04/2010 Grannys Bay < 10 MPN/100ml Safe View
21/04/2010 Waikowhai Bay < 10 MPN/100ml Safe View
21/04/2010 Blockhouse Bay < 10 MPN/100ml Safe View
21/04/2010 Oneroa Beach < 10 MPN/100ml Safe View
21/04/2010 Surfdale Beach < 10 MPN/100ml Safe View
21/04/2010 Palm Beach < 10 MPN/100ml Safe View
21/04/2010 Onetangi < 10 MPN/100ml Safe View
21/04/2010 Okupu Beach 63 MPN/100ml Safe View
21/04/2010 Pah Beach 75 MPN/100ml Safe View
21/04/2010 Mulberry Grove < 10 MPN/100ml Safe View
 


The 2009/2010 monitoring season runs from 4 November 2009 for 25 weeks.

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What the results mean

The 'Result' column shows the enterococci level (enterococci/100ml) on the sampling date.
MPN = Most probable number

The 'Status' column shows either

Safe

Water quality at this beach is within the Ministry for Environment's guidelines

Retest

The number of bacteria found is elevated and water is potentially unsafe.
Retesting will take place and results will be posted when received.

Unsafe

Water quality at this beach is not within guidelines and water is potentially unsafe.
Retesting will take place and results will be posted when received.
In the meantime, health warning signs are put up on the beach advising people against swimming or participating in water activities.


 

Cox's Bay water quality

Regular water testing in Cox's Bay has shown that the water quality in the bay is severely affected by rainfall and therefore can be unpredictable.

A health warning sign has been erected on Cox's Bay beach and will stay until such a time as the combined sewer systems in the catchment have been upgraded.

Click here for more information.

Logo - Phone 0800 Safe Swim.

Updated January 2010