15 July 2010
The precautionary advice for swimming and fishing at Nightcliff and Mindil beaches remains in place following the confirmation of high counts of E.coli and enterococci bacteria in routine sea water sampling results.Signs notifying the public of the closures have been erected at the affected beaches.
The Department of Health and Families is continuing to monitor sea water quality around the city's beaches. Daily monitoring will continue to be undertaken and the public will be kept informed of any changes to the situation.
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.
Anyone who has concerns can contact DHF Environmental Health hotline during business hours on toll free 1800 095 646.
Media inquiries: Dale Webster 0401 116 203
