Recreational Water Quality Monitoring
Council is currently developing a "real time" recreational water quality monitoring program and plans to have this up and running soon. Watch this space.
In previous years, Council has undertaken water quality monitoring at two recreational sites (Brooklyn Baths and Crosslands Reserve) during the months of December, January, February and March.
Samples were taken at weekly intervals and results compared to the National Health and Medical Research Council Guidelines (NHMRC, 2006) in order to determine acceptable recreational use and levels of risk.
Brooklyn Baths
Brooklyn Baths is located at the end of Dangar Rd, Brooklyn.
X = Brooklyn Baths sample site (aerial view)
Council does not recommend swimming after heavy rainfall because contaminated stormwater may impact on water quality.
|
Month |
Temp |
pH |
Dissolved Oxygen |
Oily Films |
Aesthetics |
Bacterial Risk |
Chlorophyll a |
|
Mar 2011 |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Low |
Good |
|
Feb 2011 |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Low |
Good |
|
Jan 2011 |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Low |
Good |
|
Dec 2010 |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Low |
Good |
Crosslands Reserve
Crosslands Reserve is located at the end of Somerville Road, Hornsby Heights.
X = Crosslands Reserve sample sites (aerial view)
Council does not recommend swimming after heavy rainfall because contaminated stormwater may impact on water quality.
|
Month |
Temp |
pH |
Dissolved Oxygen |
Oily Films |
Aesthetics |
Bacterial Risk |
Chlorophyll a |
|
Mar 2011 |
Good |
Good |
Poor |
Fair |
Fair |
Slight |
Good |
|
Feb 2011 |
Good |
Good |
Poor |
Poor |
Fair |
Low |
Good |
|
Jan 2011 |
Good |
Good |
Poor |
Good |
Fair |
Slight |
Good |
|
Dec 2010 |
Good |
Good |
Poor |
Fair |
Fair |
Slight |
Good |
For further information please contact:
Elizabeth Bulley
Environmental Scientist - Water Quality Assets
Water Catchments Team, Environment Division
Phone: (02) 9847 6965
Email: ebulley@hornsby.nsw.gov.au
