Narooma shark net

Rating: 4 star rating

'Good' rating: bacterial levels are safe for bathing according to National Health & Medical Research Council guidelines.

Location:

  • netted ocean pool at northern breakwall.

Potential pollution sources and catchment use:

  • urban stormwater
  • onsite 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.