Recreational water quality

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Natural recreational water bodies (lakes, rivers and oceans)

Local Tasmanian Councils and Tasmanian Government agencies are involved in ensuring waterways and oceans are safe for recreational use, such as swimming, canoeing, sailing and fishing.

Monitoring of the most popular water bodies takes place between December and March.
Not all beaches and rivers are regularly monitored for water quality.

Recreational waters may be a risk to public health if the water has been contaminated.

Locations of natural recreational water bodies that are monitored by local councils can be viewed on this map. For more information, contact the relevant local council.

Follow the signs

Some recreational waters are not suitable for swimming. Be alert for warning signs. For more information, contact your local council.

Don't enter the water after heavy rain

Storm events and heavy rain may wash contaminants into waterways. As a precaution wait at least two days after the rain stops before swimming in recreational waters located in urban areas.

Don't swim near storm water outfalls at any time.

Aquatic facilities (public swimming and spa pools)

Local councils monitor aquatic facilities on a monthly basis when the facilities are open.
For more information, contact your local council.