Water quality in Port Phillip Bay hits a near-decade low in the wake of record rainfall, but is quickly bouncing back, environmental authorities say.
abc.net.au/news/victoria-beach-bay-water-quality-epa-melbourne-floods/101826148Water quality in Port Phillip Bay has hit a near-decade low in the wake of record rainfall, but is quickly bouncing back, environmental authorities say.The EPA said there was anecdotal evidence of some sickness linked to the poor water qualityElevated amounts of trace metals, pesticides and E.
"All the rain in late spring and early summer have flushed contaminants from streams and parks and roadways into the water system," he said. Windsurfer Stephan Vieweger said he was not worried about poorer water quality affecting his health, but heavy rain had made bay water "disgusting".Windsurfers Stephan Vieweger and his friend Phil Williams haven't been deterred by the fluctuating quality of the bay's water.Already, the slightly elevated levels of trace metals, pesticides and E. coli were reducing, Professor Taylor said.
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