Water Quality
Recreational Water Testing
Council's Environmental Health Officers undertake regular 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:
• Meander River (Egmont Reserve, Birralee Road, Westbury)
• Liffey River (The Esplanade, off Louisa Street, Bracknell)
• South Esk River (Lions Park, off Main Street, Hadspen)
• Lake Trevallyn (Blackstone Park Drive, off Kelsey Road, Blackstone)
If there are issues with water quality, alerts will be listed below and posted on Council's Facebook page. Signage will also be erected on affected sites.
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