Key points 2009-2010

23 freshwater and 63 coastal swimming sites were monitored through the programme from November 2009 to April 2010.

· 45 coastal sites were safe for swimming 100% of the time.

· 13 were safe on all but one occasion.

· 3 safe on all but two occasions.

· 6 freshwater sites safe for 100% of the time.

· 2 safe on all but one occasion.

· 4 sites were safe on all but two occasions.

· 7 sites were investigated to find the source of faecal contamination.

Photo: Wellington Bay