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Water quality in Nepean Bay is assessed as being in good, moderate or poor condition by interpreting water chemistry and algal (chlorophyll) data. >> More

Water quality classification for October 2005 to March 2006

Indicator	Ecosystem	Recreation	Aquaculture
Ammonia	Good	NA	Good
Oxidised Nitrogen	Good	NA	NA
Total Nitrogen	Good	NA	NA
Soluble Phosphorus	Good	NA	NA
Total Phosphorus	Good	NA	NA
Turbidity	Good	Good	NA
Chlorophyll (a)	Good	NA	NA
Heavy Metals	Good	NA	NA

Notes NA = not applicable

Water quality in Nepean Bay was classified as good throughout, however there is evidence that there is seagrass loss possibly due to elevated nutrients within sensitive areas such as Western Cove.

Water quality classification for April to September 2005

Indicator	Ecosystem	Recreation	Aquaculture
Ammonia	Good	NA	Good
Oxidised Nitrogen	Good	NA	NA
Total Nitrogen	Good	NA	NA
Total Phosphorus	Good	NA	NA
Turbidity	Good	Good	NA
Chlorophyll (a)	Good	NA	NA
Heavy Metals	Good	NA	NA
Bacteria	NA	NA	NA

Notes NA = not applicable

Water quality in Nepean Bay was classified as good throughout.

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