Are the beaches in the NMBM area clean enough to swim in?
To ensure a safe and enjoyable beach experience during the festive season, ASC Food Safety Consultants embarked on a comprehensive beach water quality study spanning from 21 September to 15 November 2023.
DOWNLOAD THE REPORTWe focussed on five prominent beaches nestling in the picturesque Nelson Mandela Bay Metro area – Hobie in Summerstrand, Maitland, St. George’s, New Brighton, and the ever-popular Humewood.
We invite you to download our beach water quality report as we delve into the findings, shedding light on the water quality status of these coastal gems.
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Key facts
- ASC Food Safety Consultants conducted a beach water quality study in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM) area from 21 September to 15 November 2023.
- The study covered five prominent beaches: Hobie (Summerstrand), Maitland, St. George's, New Brighton and Humewood.
- The aim was to assess whether NMBM beaches are clean enough to swim in ahead of the festive season.
- The detailed findings are provided in a downloadable beach water quality report (PDF) linked on the page.
- The report was published on 1 December 2023 by Mthokozisi Nkosi, Food Safety Specialist and Lead Auditor.
Frequently asked questions
Which Nelson Mandela Bay beaches were tested in the 2023 water quality study?
The study covered five beaches in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro area: Hobie in Summerstrand, Maitland, St. George's, New Brighton and Humewood. These were chosen as prominent beaches along the NMBM coastline. ASC Food Safety Consultants carried out the assessment.
When was the NMBM beach water quality study conducted?
The study spanned from 21 September to 15 November 2023. It was carried out ahead of the festive season to help ensure a safe and enjoyable beach experience. The report itself was published on 1 December 2023.
Who conducted the Nelson Mandela Bay beach water quality report?
ASC Food Safety Consultants carried out the beach water quality study. The report was authored by Mthokozisi Nkosi, a Food Safety Specialist and Lead Auditor. It falls under the consultancy's public health consulting work.
Where can I find the detailed beach water quality findings?
The detailed findings are set out in a downloadable beach water quality report (PDF) linked on the page. The web page itself gives an overview — the study period, the five beaches and the purpose — while the full results are in the report. Download the report to see the water quality status of each beach.
Why did ASC Food Safety Consultants study the NMBM beaches?
The study set out to answer whether the beaches in the NMBM area are clean enough to swim in. It was undertaken to help ensure a safe and enjoyable beach experience during the festive season. The consultants examined five popular Nelson Mandela Bay beaches to shed light on their water quality status.