Water Quality
Notice to Residents - Recreational water use at Bracknell
(current as at 15 February 2021)
Council undertakes regular monitoring at popular swimming locations to ensure water is safe for public use. Recent sampling has identified that the water quality at Liffey River, the Esplanade at Bracknell is currently unsuitable for recreational use.
Council will continue monitoring and will advise the public when recreational use can recommence. Please contact Council's Environmental Health Officers on (03) 6393 5300 for further information.
Recreational water
Council's Environmental Health Officers undertake regular water sampling at popular swimming locations between December and March each year to ensure the water quality is suitable for recreational use. Relevant warnings will be issued on Council's website and Facebook page and signage will be erected on site if the water quality is found to be unsuitable.
There are four sites monitored in Meander Valley:
• 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)
For more information on recreational water monitoring, phone Council on 6393 5300
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 Healthy Rainwater Tank Guide