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  • Water quality monitoring of bathing waters within the Hawkes Bay region for Hawkes Bay Regional Council. Sampling sites are spread throughout the region to provide good geographical cover and are also at popular recreational sites. Sampling frequency = Weekly; every Monday (20weeks) over the summer period (Nov to Mar). 2 sites sampled fortnightly. Sampling began in 1998 and is ongoing. Number of sites = 25 total. Number of replicates = 1 per site. Measured variables = Water quality: conductivity (at brackish sites only), temperature, Enterococci, faecal coliforms (NZ Labs - APHA 9230C mE) and turbidity. Sampling protocol & QA = Internal sampling protocol using MoH/MfE Guidelines