Safe Swimming in Bayside with EPA Beach Reports
Sign up to be kept informed of water quality at your favourite Bayside beach with EPA Beach Report.
The Environmental Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) monitors water quality on beaches around the Port Phillip Bay from 1 December until the Labour Day long weekend every summer. Beach reports are issued for Dendy Street Beach (Brighton), Green Point (Brighton), Hampton, Sandringham, Half Moon Bay, Black Rock and Beaumaris beaches.
The Beach Report involves twice daily forecasting and weekly sampling at 36 beaches around Port Phillip Bay.
When a forecast is not available, you can protect your health by not swimming near drains or river outlets for 24-48 hours after rain.
You should always check for signs of pollution such as murky water, odour, flowing stormwater drains and rubbish before swimming.
Children, the elderly and people with a weakened immune system are most at risk of getting sick from polluted water.
You can also keep up to date with EPA forecasts via their website, Twitter, and signs at lifesaving clubs (on weekends and public holidays).
Council will also display signage during the event of beaches having to be closed due to unacceptable pollution levels in the water.