'Poo tracker': New Zealand website reveals sewage on beaches
by Eleanor Ainge Roy in Dunedin from Environment | The Guardian on (#3CBEC)
Safeswim site predicts and tracks the safety of waterways in real time amid concern about effluent overflows
A government website nicknamed the "poo tracker" in New Zealand has revealed the extent of sewage pollution on some of the country's most popular beaches, with 16 spots closed long-term in the Auckland region due to water quality issues.
The website Safeswim was launched in November last year and predicts and tracks the safety of Auckland waterways in real time.
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