Is it safe to swim in the lagoon at Charmouth?
We test the lagoon every day for E. coli bacteria -- high levels mean it's not safe to go in the water.
Tests takes 24 hours, so the latest result is always for yesterday.
How to read the results:
Look for the trend over the last few days - not just yesterday's result.
Levels of E. coli rise after heavy rain and usually get better or stay stable in dry weather.
So, after several 'Green' days it will probably stay green unless it's rained heavily.
Tests takes 24 hours, so the latest result is always for yesterday.
How to read the results:
Look for the trend over the last few days - not just yesterday's result.
Levels of E. coli rise after heavy rain and usually get better or stay stable in dry weather.
So, after several 'Green' days it will probably stay green unless it's rained heavily.
