Water safety after heavy rain

Following significant heavy rainfall and flooding across Eurobodalla this week, Council would like to remind residents and visitors not to swim during heavy rainfall or for three days afterwards.

The wet weather is increasing runoff into our creeks, rivers and beaches. Runoff from pastures, forest and urban catchments into swimming holes, beaches, small urban creeks and waterways can result in turbid waters and increased levels of pollutants which can affect swimmers' health.

Murky waters containing debris, sediments, soil and pollutants can also affect swimmers’ safety by reducing their ability to see hazards such as sandbars, logs or rocks.

Council may install environmental health warning signs across Eurobodalla if there are potential water quality issues. Residents and visitors are urged to respect these warnings and not swim in these waterways until further notice.