Summer Water Quality

Summer is just about here! As the weather heats up and water activities begin, it's important to pay attention to our bay's water quality.

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Every summer the Herald Harbor Citizens' Association pays Operation Clearwater for water quality testing at Bonaparte Beach so that you can know when it's safe to swim. A high bacteria reading indicate the possible precense of pathogenic bacteria which could get you sick.

Quick Advisories

Here are some quick things to know before swimming in the bay:

• Don't swim for 48 hours after it rains

• Don't swim if you have any open wounds

• Be cautious if the latest water quality results indicate a high bacteria reading