Educate Yourself!
What do water quality readings mean?
UNSAFE
Estimated Risk of Illness:
> 8,5% gastrointestinal (GI) illness risk
Enterococci (cfu**/100 mℓ)
> 185 (90 percentile)
Escherichia coli (cfu/100 mℓ)
> 500 (90 percentile)
Avoid at all costs! You could be placed in SERIOUS danger by swimming in this water. Please beware!
UNSAFE
Estimated Risk of Illness:
<8,5% gastrointestinal (GI) illness risk
Enterococci (cfu**/100 mℓ)
< 185 (90 percentile)
Escherichia coli (cfu/100 mℓ)
< 500 (90 percentile)
The water is somewhat questionable. While it's not completely unsafe, there are concerns with cleanliness and potential risks. Be cautious if you choose to swim.
SAFE
Estimated Risk of Illness:
<5% gastrointestinal (GI) illness risk
Enterococci (cfu**/100 mℓ)
< 200 (95 percentile)
Escherichia coli (cfu/100 mℓ)
< 500 (95 percentile)
Generally safe for swimming, but there might be occasional issues such as minor pollution or stronger currents. It's fine to swim, but stay alert to the conditions.
SAFE
Estimated Risk of Illness:
<2,9% gastrointestinal (GI) illness risk
Enterococci (cfu**/100 mℓ)
< 100 (95 percentile)
Escherichia coli (cfu/100 mℓ)
< 250 (95 percentile)
Completely safe! The water is clean, clear, and free from any hazards. Ideal for swimming and perfect for a relaxing day in the water.
Why do we care about water quality?
Gastrointestinal Infection
Swimming in polluted water can expose you to gastrointestinal infections such as diarrhoea and vomiting. Oh no!
Skin Irritations
By swimming in polluted water, you expose yourself to various skin infections and rashes.
Ear Infection
Swimming in polluted water can cause ear infections and irritations such as swimmer's ear.
Eye Infection
Swimming in polluted water can cause eye infections and irritations such as pink eye.