All 18 northern Central Coast beaches are safe for swimming, in regard to water pollution levels, according to Beach Watch NSW.
Beach Watch reported on its website on Monday that “water quality is suitable for swimming almost all of the time, with very few potential sources of faecal contamination”.
NSW Beach Watch works with Central Coast Council to conduct water testing at beaches and lagoons frequented by locals and visitors.
Water quality data is submitted by Central Coast Council to Beach Watch NSW each week, which then uses the data to build the accuracy of its real-time beach warnings.
As a general precaution, Beach Watch advises swimming at beaches on the Central Coast should be avoided a day after heavy rainfall or when lagoons are open, or for as long as stormwater is present. The most obvious signs of stormwater pollution are water discolouration and debris in the water and on the tide line.
The eighteen water-testing locations in the north of the Central Coast are:
- Frazer Park
- Birdie Beach
- Budgewoi Beach
- Lakes Beach
- Hargraves Beach
- Jenny Dixon Beach
- Cabbage Tree Bay
- Lighthouse Beach / Norah Head
- Gravelly Beach
- Soldiers Beach
- North Entrance
- The Entrance Channel
- The Entrance Beach
- Blue Bay
- Toowoon Bay
- Shelly Beach
- Blue Lagoon
- Bateau Bay Beach
The Beach Watch Site also reports the ocean temperature is 23C. For more information go to the Beach Watch website: https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/beachapp/CentralcoastBulletin.aspx.
David Abrahams