WATER QUALITY INFORMATION (14/01)
This area is CLOSED to Primary Contact Recreation due to extreme levels of blue green algae.
Swimming, diving, bathing, novice Secondary Contact Recreation, and windsurfing are currently not permitted.
While this area remains Open to Secondary Contact recreation (sailing, canoeing, rowing etc), persons should be careful to limit any water exposure and should shower after contact with the water.
There is an increased risk of adverse health events from water exposure. Symptoms of exposure may include skin/mucosa irritation, flu-like symptoms, and gastrointestinal illness.
People should not engage in Secondary Contact recreation unless:
*they are experienced;
*they are informed of the algal risks and what to do if contact occurs;
*they do not engage in primary-contact during the recreation; and
* they have access to showing facilities to use immediately after exiting the water.
Event organisers should ensure that participants are aware of the blue-green algae alert level, associated exposure risks and provide adequate showering facilities for after events.
Water users should look for algae warnings signs indicating the current alert level at major water entry points.
Temperature: 24.2 degrees
SITE INFORMATION
Yarralumla Beach is a popular location on the southern shoreline of Lake Burley Griffin. Close to the suburb of Yarralumla and the Parliamentary Zone, Yarralumla Beach is popular with swimmers and people launching kayaks and other small craft. West Lake to the north is popular with wind surfers.
Yarralumla Beach has a generous sandy beach, designated swimming enclosure with swimming platforms, ample free parking, toilets and barbeques and is 15 minutes from the city centre of Canberra.
*STANDING BACTERIA ALERT*
Swimming should be avoided for several days after heavy rainfall as bacterial levels are strongly affected by such events.
Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is essential right now. Follow the advice of the health experts. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Heading to the beach should only be considered an option if social distancing practices can be followed. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter the efforts to curb the virus’ spread.
For more information, please visit the World Health Organization public resource on COVID-19.
- Failed to meet water quality standards
Current Status
Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is essential right now. Follow the advice of the health experts. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Heading to the beach should only be considered an option if social distancing practices can be followed. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter the efforts to curb the virus’ spread.
For more information, please visit the World Health Organization public resource on COVID-19.
- Failed to meet water quality standards
- Current Status
WATER QUALITY INFORMATION (14/01)
This area is CLOSED to Primary Contact Recreation due to extreme levels of blue green algae.
Swimming, diving, bathing, novice Secondary Contact Recreation, and windsurfing are currently not permitted.
While this area remains Open to Secondary Contact recreation (sailing, canoeing, rowing etc), persons should be careful to limit any water exposure and should shower after contact with the water.
There is an increased risk of adverse health events from water exposure. Symptoms of exposure may include skin/mucosa irritation, flu-like symptoms, and gastrointestinal illness.
People should not engage in Secondary Contact recreation unless:
*they are experienced;
*they are informed of the algal risks and what to do if contact occurs;
*they do not engage in primary-contact during the recreation; and
* they have access to showing facilities to use immediately after exiting the water.
Event organisers should ensure that participants are aware of the blue-green algae alert level, associated exposure risks and provide adequate showering facilities for after events.
Water users should look for algae warnings signs indicating the current alert level at major water entry points.
Temperature: 24.2 degrees
SITE INFORMATION
Yarralumla Beach is a popular location on the southern shoreline of Lake Burley Griffin. Close to the suburb of Yarralumla and the Parliamentary Zone, Yarralumla Beach is popular with swimmers and people launching kayaks and other small craft. West Lake to the north is popular with wind surfers.
Yarralumla Beach has a generous sandy beach, designated swimming enclosure with swimming platforms, ample free parking, toilets and barbeques and is 15 minutes from the city centre of Canberra.
*STANDING BACTERIA ALERT*
Swimming should be avoided for several days after heavy rainfall as bacterial levels are strongly affected by such events.
| Beach | Location | Water Quality | Water Quality | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton, Australian Capital Territory | Acton, Australian Capital Territory | Current Status | ||||
| Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory | Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory | Current Status | ||||
| Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory | Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory | Current Status | ||||
| Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory | Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory | Current Status | ||||
