The Kapiti District Council are urging swimmers to stay clear of some waterways.
Bacteria levels are higher than usual in some of the district's waterways due to the long dry spell and streams and rivers flushing debris during rain.
Although the beaches and rivers are not closed to the public people are being advised to stay clear of streams and river mouths when at the beach, the Waikanae River, Te Horo Beach and the Paraparamu Beach area between the Mclean Street beach access and Nathan Avenue, as bacteria levels may be high enough to cause illness.
The council says bacteria levels monitored at recreational water sites are fluctuating, and urge people to stay out of the water if it looks murky or there are signs of debris.
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