Tuross Main Beach

Rating: 3 star rating

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

Location:

  • Tuross Main Beach - 200m south of Tuross Head (via walkway from toilets).

Potential pollution sources and catchment use:

  • urban stormwater
  • onsite sewerage management systems in upper catchment
  • reticulated sewer system and pump stations
  • intense cattle grazing and rural land-use.

Pollution - mode of impact:

  • via estuary with large volume discharge
  • pollution from vessels at sea and in estuary.