What is the Lake Parramatta Water Quality Management Plan?
In 1998 the Lake Parramatta Water Quality Management Plan was completed.The plan sets out the steps that need to be taken to improve water quality so that we can swim again in the Lake during dry weather. The plan showed that if we all make a small effort to reduce our impacts on water in the lake, it can once again be a valuable community recreation area. This plan has been adopted by Baulkham Hills Shire Council, Parramatta City Council and the Upper Parramatta River Catchment Trust. What has been done to clean up the Lake? • Upper Parramatta River Catchment Trust Coordinates Swim Towards 2005 Help Clean Up Lake Parramatta project that aims to return the Lake to a place where people can swim again. • Stormwater Management Plan was prepared with the local councils in 1999 to help reduce stormwater pollution. • Regular water quality monitoring by Streamwatch students and professionals to keep a record of water quality trends. • Many of the streets in the Lake Parramatta catchment area
