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Latest test results
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
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|
Date |
Beach |
Result |
Status |
Previous results |
|
19/11/2009
|
Pt Chevalier |
< 10 MPN/100ml |
Safe |
View |
|
19/11/2009
|
Herne Bay |
41 MPN/100ml |
Safe |
View |
|
19/11/2009
|
Home Bay |
< 10 MPN/100ml |
Safe |
View |
|
19/11/2009
|
Judges Bay |
203 MPN/100ml |
Retest |
View |
|
19/11/2009
|
Okahu Bay |
10 MPN/100ml |
Safe |
View |
|
19/11/2009
|
Mission Bay |
< 10 MPN/100ml |
Safe |
View |
|
19/11/2009
|
Kohimarama Beach |
< 10 MPN/100ml |
Safe |
View |
|
19/11/2009
|
St Heliers Bay |
< 10 MPN/100ml |
Safe |
View |
|
19/11/2009
|
Ladies Bay |
< 10 MPN/100ml |
Safe |
View |
|
19/11/2009
|
Point England |
< 10 MPN/100ml |
Safe |
View |
|
19/11/2009
|
Grannys Bay |
< 10 MPN/100ml |
Safe |
View |
|
19/11/2009
|
Waikowhai Bay |
< 10 MPN/100ml |
Safe |
View |
|
19/11/2009
|
Blockhouse Bay |
< 10 MPN/100ml |
Safe |
View |
|
19/11/2009
|
Oneroa Beach |
< 10 MPN/100ml |
Safe |
View |
|
19/11/2009
|
Surfdale Beach |
31 MPN/100ml |
Safe |
View |
|
19/11/2009
|
Palm Beach |
< 10 MPN/100ml |
Safe |
View |
|
19/11/2009
|
Onetangi |
< 10 MPN/100ml |
Safe |
View |
|
19/11/2009
|
Okupu Beach |
< 10 MPN/100ml |
Safe |
View |
|
19/11/2009
|
Pah Beach |
< 10 MPN/100ml |
Safe |
View |
|
19/11/2009
|
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.
Updated November 2009
