Gold Coast council launches real-time water quality monitoring tool
The Gold Coast City Council has introduced a new online tool providing residents with real-time data on water quality at 25 popular swimming locations.
The interactive map, accessible via a QR code or the council website, offers updated information every four hours, indicating potential pollution levels.
The mapping system uses colour-coding to represent water quality conditions.
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The Gold Coast City Council has introduced a new online tool providing residents with real-time data on water quality at 25 popular swimming locations. 9News
Green markers indicate pollution is unlikely, orange suggests pollution is possible, and pink signifies pollution is likely.
A black marker indicates site closure, while blue means a forecast is unavailable.
Users can click on specific locations to access detailed information, including the date of the most recent sample and historical results.
A star rating system, ranging from one to four stars, reflects bacteria levels detected in the latest samples.
The star ratings provide an additional indicator of water quality, allowing the public to make informed decisions about swimming.
This article was produced with the assistance of 9ExPress.
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