Check a Swimming Spot

This map will indicate whether a swimming spot is generally suitable for swimming, based on risk of faecal contamination and water testing for faecal indicator bacteria. Click on a location below or an icon on the map to find the grade for your swimming spot. These grades do not cover toxic algal blooms.
Return to our swimming water information to find out about toxic algae warnings and how and why we test for faecal indicator bacteria

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Check a Swimming Spot

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