Narooma Shark Net

Rating

3_star_rating.gif Sampled on, 19/03/2012
Bacterial levels indicate a substantially increased risk of illness to bathers, particularly those with a lower immune function such as the elderly and young children.

Site Location

  • Netted Ocean Pool at northern breakwall

Potential Pollution Sources and Catchment Use

  • Urban Stormwater
  • On-site sewerage management systems.
  • Reticulated sewer system and pump stations
  • Rural land use
  • Sewer Treatment Plant

Pollution - Mode of Impact:

  • Via estuary with high volume discharge
  • Pollution from vessels at sea or in the inlet
  • Remote effective ocean outfall