Recreational Water Quality Results
Sampling of Recreational Water is required under the provisions of the Recreational Water Quality Guidelines as prescribed by the Public Health Act 1997. The Australian Guidelines for Recreational Use of Water provide for the procedures and prescribed limits for the different uses for the water. Consideration has only been given to the highest class of use, Primary contact.
The Recreational Water Quality Guidelines 2007 (Public Health Act 1997) sets the base limit for microbiological standards for investigation as greater than 140 enterococci/100ml.
Resampling must be undertaken within 48 hours of becoming aware of a 140/100ml enterococci sample and conduct appropriate sanitary inspection.
Where two consecutive samples are greater than 280/100ml, the public must be advised if primary contact water body and resampling must be undertaken immediately within 48 hours of becoming aware of the result. Any decision to remove an advisory sign shall be determined in conjunction with the Director of Public Health.
As shown all commonly used recreational sites comply with the microbiological
The Recreational Water Quality Guidelines 2007 (Public Health Act 1997) sets the base limit for microbiological standards for investigation as greater than 140 enterococci/100ml.
Resampling must be undertaken within 48 hours of becoming aware of a 140/100ml enterococci sample and conduct appropriate sanitary inspection.
Where two consecutive samples are greater than 280/100ml, the public must be advised if primary contact water body and resampling must be undertaken immediately within 48 hours of becoming aware of the result. Any decision to remove an advisory sign shall be determined in conjunction with the Director of Public Health.
As shown all commonly used recreational sites comply with the microbiological guidelines of a median value of not more than <140 cfu/100mL Enterococci.
| RECREATIONAL WATER TESTING RESULTS 2025/2026 SWIMMING SEASON | |||||||
| Beach: | 13 January 2026 | 17 February 2026 | 20 February 2026 | 31 March 2026 | 1 April 2026 | 14 April 2026 | |
| Enterococci MPN/100ml | Enterococci MPN/100ml | Enterococci MPN/100ml | Enterococci MPN/100ml | Enterococci MPN/100ml | Enterococci MPN/100ml | ||
| Muirs Beach, Coles Bay (Boat Ramp) | <10 | 185.00 | <10 | N/T | N/T | <10 | |
| Richardsons Beach, Coles Bay (100M East of Rangers Creek Carpark Pedestrian Entrance) | <10 | <10 | N/T | N/T | N/T | 52.0 | |
| Waubs Beach, Bicheno (Adjacent to Jetty Rd Carpark Pedestrian Entrance) | 10.00 | <10 | N/T | <10 | N/T | N/T | |
| Redbill Beach, Bicheno | <10 | <10 | N/T | <10 | N/T | N/T | |
| Denison Beach Sth Carpark, Bicheno | N/T | N/T | N/T | <10 | N/T | N/T | |
| Denison Beach Nth Carpark, Bicheno | N/T | N/T | N/T | <10 | N/T | N/T | |
| Jubilee Beach, Swansea (Jetty Rd Boat Ramp) | 20.00 | 63.00 | N/T | N/T | N/T | <10 | |
| Schouten Beach, Swansea (25M Northeast of Saltwater Creek opening) | <10 | 85.00 | N/T | N/T | N/T | <10 | |
| Raspins Beach, Orford (Adjacent to Sailing Club) | <10 | 10 | N/T | N/T | <10 | N/T | |
| East Shelly Beach, Orford (Jetty Road Beach Access) | <10 | <10 | N/T | N/T | 10.00 | N/T | |
| Spring Beach, Orford (Adjacent to Main Carpark) | 10.0 | <10.0 | N/T | N/T | <10 | N/T | |