Health warning issued for Selwyn River due to faecal bacteria

Thursday 2 January 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 2 Jan 2025, 5:03pm

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Health New Zealand has issued a warning for the Selwyn River/Waikirikiri after high levels of faecal bacteria were found in consecutive samples. The contamination was detected at Glentunnel and Whitecliffs, leading to advice for swimmers to stay out of the water.

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1. 1NewsThu 2 Jan 2025, 4:39pm

   Health NZ issue faecal bacteria warning for Canterbury river (opens in new tab)

2. The PressThu 2 Jan 2025, 5:03pm

   Swimmers beware Selwyn River, faecal bacteria discovered (opens in new tab)