Swimming water quality rating remains static
Ocean Beach and Umina Beach, along with the Pearl Beach rock pool, have received a "good" rating in the latest NSW State of the Beaches report.
"Good" is the second highest "beach suitability grade" in a scale of five grades from "very poor" to "very good".
Woy Woy baths in the Woy Woy channel were rated as "poor".
All four locations received the same rating as in the previous year.
"Good" locations" have "generally good microbial water quality and water is considered suitable for swimming most of the time", according to the report.
"Swimming should be avoided during and for up to one day following heavy rain at ocean beaches."
A "poor" location is "susceptible to faecal pollution and microbial water quality is not always suitable for swimming".
"During dry weather, ensure that the swimming location is free of signs of pollution, such as discoloured water, odour or debris in the water, and avoid swimming at all times during and for up to three days following rainfall."
SOURCE:
Website, 24 Oct 2022
State of the Beaches, NSW Government