The map below represents the results of the Doubtless Bay freshwater quality samples taken on 19th May 2010. For more information on the monitoring programme and all the results, please click here.
Over all the E.coli counts from each sample site have reduced since the previous freshwater samples tested on 29th April. The high river flows from the heavy rainfall within the catchment may have helped to dilute the E.coli counts in the 19th May samples. However, three sample sites still remain on the “Action Required” and “Alert” freshwater quality levels.
The water quality at each site is assessed and reported according to the Ministry for the Environment and Ministry of Health ‘Microbiological Water Quality Guidelines for Marine and Freshwater Recreational Areas’ revised and issued in 2003. The guidelines recommend a three-tier (traffic-light) management framework according to single sample results of E. coli. Please note this information cannot be used as advice or guidance. Water quality can vary over time, and may be different from when the samples were taken.
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