A number of beach areas in NSW and Victoria have been affected by stormwater pollution after flooding.
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Beach Watch NSW said some swimming spots within the Sydney, Illawarra and Central Coast South regions may still be impacted by flooding.
It advises that people "always check for signs of pollution before swimming such as flowing drains, open lagoons, murky water, unpleasant odours, litter and debris in the water".
A full list of affected locations is available on the Beach Watch NSW website.
Beach Watch NSW says locations marked "pollution likely" mean that the water quality is unsuitable for swimming.
The following locations are currently marked "Pollution likely":
- Bayview Baths
- Bellambi Beach
- Bulli Beach
- Cabarita Beach
- Carrs Point Baths
- Clontarf Pool
- Corrimal Beach
- Dawn Fraser Pool
- Edwards Beach
- Foreshores Beach
- Gurney Crescent Baths
- Gymea Bay Baths
- Horderns Beach
- Jew Fish Bay Baths
- Oatley Bay Baths
- Rose Bay Beach
- Sandringham Baths
- Yarra Bay
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in Victoria also advises swimmers to check for signs of pollution such as rubbish, murky water and bad smells.
The EPA says to avoid swimming near stormwater or river outlets 24-48 hours after heavy rain.
The water quality at the following Melbourne beaches are currently marked "Poor" and are not suitable for swimming:
- Werribee South
- Sandridge
- Port Melbourne
- Brighton
- Carrum
- Frankston
A full list is available on the EPA Victoria website.
Charmaine Manuel
Charmaine is a journalist at The Examiner. She's interested in social, political and environmental issues. Got a story? Get in touch at charmaine.manuel@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Charmaine is a journalist at The Examiner. She's interested in social, political and environmental issues. Got a story? Get in touch at charmaine.manuel@austcommunitymedia.com.au
