Lotus Bay

Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory

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WATER QUALITY INFORMATION

The 2018-2019 Lake Burley Griffin Recreational Season has closed. Water quality sampling and analysis for the 2019-2020 Recreational Season will commence on Tuesday 8 October 2019. Results will be posted on Friday 11 October 2019.

Cold water is dangerous. Swimming during the colder months is not recommended.

SITE INFORMATION
Located on the southern shore of Lake Burley Griffin, Lotus Bay is picturesque with moored yachts and the Canberra Yacht Club to the west.

Lotus Bay Beach is popular with sailors for launching yachts at the finger jetty, two boat ramps or wide beach access and is only 15 minutes from the city centre of Canberra.

There is ample parking and toilets towards the yacht club.

Swimming is not permitted in this area.

*STANDING BACTERIA ALERT*
Swimming should be avoided for several days after heavy rainfall as bacterial levels are strongly affected by such events.

WATER QUALITY

Passed water quality tests 60-95% of the time
Historical Status
This status is based on the latest sample, taken on April 8th, 2019. National Capital Authority updates the status of this beach as soon as test results become available. These results were posted to Swim Guide on at

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MONITORING FREQUENCY

SOURCE INFORMATION

During the recreational season (mid October to mid April) Enterococci and blue green algae (cyanobacteria) are monitored to advise on the suitability of the water quality for recreational purposes (Primary Contact Recreation: swimming, bathing, novice secondary, and Secondary Contact Recreation: sailing, rowing, kayaks etc).

Sites are monitored weekly during the Recreational Season. The Recreational Season runs from 2nd Monday in October to 2nd Monday in April. Samples are collected Mondays (or Tuesdays if Monday is a public holiday).

Beaches are given a red (fail) if they exceed either of the following protective criteria:
Enterococci: 200 cfu/100mL

Cyanobacteria: 20,000 Indicative Microcystis aeruginosa algae cells/ml (Medium alert)

Additional warnings are issued when cyanobacteria level reach high (≥50,000 cells/ml) or extreme ( ≥125,000 cells/ml) levels.

The NCA updates the Lake Burley Griffin Water Quality website (www.nca.gov.au) each week with water quality data. Further user advice and information about lake closures and health alerts can also be found at
https://www.nca.gov.au/publication/lake-burley-griffin-water-quality-management-plan-2011/lake-water-quality-updates

Follow the NCA on Twitter: @nca_media and Facebook: @NCA.gov for current water quality information.

Water Quality Advisory signs are at all recreational areas.

WATER QUALITY GRAPH

Lotus Bay

Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory

Managed by National Capital Authority

WATER QUALITY

Passed water quality tests 60-95% of the time
Historical Status
This status is based on the latest sample, taken on April 8th, 2019. National Capital Authority updates the status of this beach as soon as test results become available. These results were posted to Swim Guide on at

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MONITORING FREQUENCY

SOURCE INFORMATION

WATER QUALITY GRAPH

Beach	Location	Water Quality
Acton West Jetty Acton, Australian Capital Territory	Acton, Australian Capital Territory	Historical Status
Yarralumla Beach Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory	Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory	Historical Status
Central Basin, Captain Cook Memorial Jet Acton, Australian Capital Territory	Acton, Australian Capital Territory	Historical Status
Yarralumla Bay Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory	Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory	Historical Status

Other Beaches Near This One

Beach	Location	Water Quality
Acton West Jetty Acton, Australian Capital Territory	Acton, Australian Capital Territory	Historical Status
Yarralumla Beach Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory	Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory	Historical Status
Central Basin, Captain Cook Memorial Jet Acton, Australian Capital Territory	Acton, Australian Capital Territory	Historical Status
Yarralumla Bay Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory	Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory	Historical Status

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	Green means the beach’s most recent test results met relevant water quality standards.

	Red means the beach’s most recent test results failed to meet water quality standards.

	Grey means water quality information for the beach is too old (more than 7 days old) to be considered current, or that info is unavailable, or unreliable.

	Green means the beach passed water quality tests 95% of the time or more.

	Yellow means the beach passed water quality tests 60-95% of the time.

	Red means the beach failed water quality tests 40% of the time or more.

	Green means the beach has historically excellent or pristine water quality, but there is no current data.

	Red means the water at the site has water quality issues or there is an emergency.

	Grey means there is no current water quality information, the beach is under construction, there has been an event that has rendered water quality information unreliable or unavailable.