Saturday 17 July 2010
The precautionary advice for swimming and fishing at Mindil Beach has been lifted after extensive testing showed bacteria levels in the sea water in this area had reduced significantly and posed minimal risk to public health.
Nightcliff Beach remains closed. Further testing will be undertaken on Monday, and the precautionary advice will be lifted as soon as water sampling results indicate low levels of bacteria and risk to public health.
The current status of the beaches can be accessed from the DHF website at:
http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Environmental_Health/Beach_Water_Quality/index.aspx
Latest test results are also available from this site.
If further information is required, please contact the DHF Environmental Health hotline on toll free 1800 095 646.
Media inquiries: Dale Webster 0401 116 203
