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Port of Barwon Heads Water Quality Alert

Published on 20 January 2023

 


The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) advises the following for water quality samples taken on Tuesday 17 January 2023 at –

Barwon River Estuary at Barwon Heads 

EPA advises that: 

  • microbial water quality on 17 January 2023 met standards for primary contact.
    • however, results may fluctuate with tidal conditions and rainfall. Use at own risk.
    • we also continue to advise people not to come in contact with the water for 48 hrs after rainfall.
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Ocean Grove Main Beach (Life Saving Club)   

EPA advises: 

  • EPA monitoring continues to show good water quality at Ocean Grove Main Beach
  • people should not have contact with the water for at least 48 hrs after rainfall and avoid discoloured water

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