The map below represents the results of the Doubtless Bay freshwater quality samples taken on 29th March. For more information on the monitoring programme and all the results, please click here.
Aurere River:
Due to the recent toxic algal bloom at the Taipa Waste Water Treatment Plant and the related discharge into the Aurere River (click here for more information), we have elevated the reading to ALERT at the Aurere River testing point. Our testing indicates low levels of e.coli bacteria in the Aurere River, but our monitoring is not set-up to detect any algal bloom toxins. Even though the Far North District Council warning signs have been taken down, we believe caution should still be taken on the Aurere River.
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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