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created by Hairy___Poppins on 02/02/2025 at 23:18 UTC
793 upvotes, 23 top-level comments (showing 23)
Unless you’re heading to Portsea or Queenscliff to beat today’s heat, best to keep any openings in your body out of the bay.
Comment by HippoIllustrious2389 at 03/02/2025 at 01:28 UTC
142 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Thanks for posting this reminder. I was already mentally planning a quick dip after work
Comment by brodolfo at 03/02/2025 at 02:04 UTC
58 upvotes, 1 direct replies
~~where can this map be found?~~
I found it
https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/for-community/summer-water-quality/beach-report[1][2]
1: https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/for-community/summer-water-quality/beach-report
2: https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/for-community/summer-water-quality/beach-report
Comment by SurveySaysYouLeicaMe at 03/02/2025 at 00:13 UTC
175 upvotes, 3 direct replies
TIL it can be illegal to swim in the bay at times
Comment by ApolloAuto at 03/02/2025 at 01:09 UTC
23 upvotes, 0 direct replies
This explains the itch....
Comment by FullOnCarmensMom at 03/02/2025 at 01:51 UTC
35 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I made promises to my dog yesterday regarding a trip for a swim at Warrandyte today. I've been getting sulky looks of betrayal all morning because after the rain last night, I broke that promise.
Comment by IdeationConsultant at 03/02/2025 at 01:24 UTC
13 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Westernport here we come
Comment by lockmc at 03/02/2025 at 04:02 UTC
8 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Wish I saw this 2 hours ago.. my 4 year old and I went down for a dip.. first time in years! Water seemed ok though
Comment by TMiguelT at 03/02/2025 at 01:31 UTC
35 upvotes, 2 direct replies
I can't swim in the Yarra? Literally 1984
Comment by ryashpool at 03/02/2025 at 03:03 UTC
17 upvotes, 3 direct replies
Also FYI this map is from a model. No one is out there measuring actual water quality.
Comment by AggressiveSpirit816 at 03/02/2025 at 03:02 UTC
5 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I'm colour blind, what's the goss? 🤣
Comment by Flathead_are_great at 03/02/2025 at 02:02 UTC
17 upvotes, 1 direct replies
The most frustrating thing about this is that it actually doesn’t have to be this way, but we seem to have accepted that our rivers are dirty and full of shit and pollution after a rain event, drives me nuts.
Comment by RickyHendersonGOAT at 03/02/2025 at 04:08 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
To think I was going to go to Warrandyte for a dip.
Thanks for posting.
Comment by bingoNacho420 at 03/02/2025 at 08:44 UTC
2 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Question: why is it the water quality poor? Is it because of e-coli? Or what is the contamination source?
Comment by TomasTTEngin at 03/02/2025 at 08:55 UTC
2 upvotes, 0 direct replies
The reverse is true as well. After a long spell of no rain, the bay is pristine. I was at Williamstown beach on Sunday morning and the water was amazing.
Comment by gonadnan at 03/02/2025 at 01:35 UTC
3 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Apparently there's only 1 river in this town.
Comment by jandrus7 at 03/02/2025 at 02:16 UTC
2 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Elwood was sensational a few hours ago, apart from a few leaves. Maybe later today and tomorrow once the stormwater washes through it may be a bit dirty.
Comment by Soirhyle at 03/02/2025 at 04:25 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Was spewing. Going to the swimming pool for refresher after going to the beach so many times feels so different.
Comment by SpunkyJJ at 03/02/2025 at 04:29 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Went for a swim this morning at Elwood. Water was great. Mind you we had fuck all rain last night. Wouldn't be swimming in Geelong.
Comment by stinx2001 at 03/02/2025 at 04:30 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Glad I saw this after getting out of South Melbourne beach. Oh well.
Comment by komments21 at 03/02/2025 at 18:33 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
It’s a miracle that anyone survived in the water before this map existed!
Comment by RecordingGreen7750 at 03/02/2025 at 00:49 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Typical Melbourne
Comment by gccmelb at 03/02/2025 at 03:23 UTC
0 upvotes, 1 direct replies
No Shit
Comment by VLTurboSkids at 03/02/2025 at 02:06 UTC
0 upvotes, 1 direct replies
What’s the reason for no swimming. Water quality or heat?
