Monitoring our waterways
Monitoring and evaluating the Gold Coast's waterways is essential for their health and sustainability. Surface and groundwater monitoring inform the way we manage waterways and their use.
Approximately 230 water quality sample sites are included in our monitoring program. These include ocean beaches, the Broadwater, rivers, creeks, canals, fresh and tidal lakes.
We use the water quality information to:
- provide information on the ecological health of our waterways
- provide information to compare with national water quality standards
- identify trends in water quality
- monitor the effectiveness of waterway management strategies and community rehabilitation efforts
- assess changes in water quality in association with landscape modification
- provide general water quality information for student and public enquiries.
Use the following interactive map for the latest monitoring results.
Navigate the map above by clicking on the blue marks to display the data collected at the site. For information on terms of use of the data displayed in the map above please refer to 'Use of interactive maps' in our Terms of use.
To learn more about the different ways we monitor surface water quality, go to Water quality monitoring program.
To learn more about the parameters we use to test and manage water quality, go to Water quality monitoring parameters.
To see real-time water quality predictions, alerts and the latest water quality monitoring results, go to Recreational water quality.
For tips on safe swimming in our waterways, go to Waterways safety.
For the latest information and advice regarding beach closures and water quality issues visit City alerts.
Waterway data request online form
Use this form to request water-quality data available through our monitoring program.
Submit online form