Water Quality

Recreational Water Quality Testing

Council's Environmental Health Officers undertake weekly water sampling at four popular swimming locations between December and March each year to ensure the water quality is suitable for recreational use. Monitored sites are:

  • Egmont Reserve (Birralee Road, Westbury).
  • Bracknell River Reserve (Louisa Street, Bracknell).
  • Hadspen Lions Park (Main Street, Hadspen).
  • Blackstone Park (Blackstone Park Drive, Blackstone Heights).

The results of water testing are assessed against the Recreational Water Quality Guidelines 2007 to determine if the site if suitable for swimming.

The most recent water quality results are as follows:

SiteLast Test CompletedStatusNext Test Due
Egmont Reserve 16 December 2025Suitable for swimming5 January 2026
Bracknell River Reserve 16 December 2025Suitable for swimming5 January 2026
Hadspen Lions Park16 December 2025Suitable for swimming5 January 2026
Blackstone Park 16 December 2025Suitable for swimming5 January 2026

Due to Council and testing laboratory closures over the Christmas/New Year period, water quality at these sites will next be tested on Monday 5 January 2026.

If poor water quality makes a site unsuitable for swimming, Council will post a Latest News item on our website, post a notification on our Facebook page, and erect warning signage at the relevant recreational water site. For further information regarding recreational water quality, please contact Council.

 

Rainwater tanks
 

Rainwater tanks contribute to sustainable living and for residents in rural areas, a rainwater tank is often the sole household water supply. With a reasonably low level of management, you can ensure your tank water is of a good quality that can be used for a wide range of purposes including drinking, food preparation, bathing, laundry, toilet flushing and garden watering.

Download or view a copy of the Guidance on the use of Rainwater Tanks.