Water quality for swimming categories for rivers 4th order and above. This dataset was used to compose the current state for water quality for swimming. This data is under review and will be updated in due course. This information is based on modelled and measured data using the approach outlined at http://www.mfe.govt.nz/fresh-water/freshwater-management-reforms/water-quality-swimming-categories-attribute-states-detail . The modelling methods used are outlined in Snelder et al. (2016) Strategic assessment of New Zealand’s freshwaters for recreational use: a human health perspective. LWP Client Report 2016-011 http://www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/fresh-water/strategic-assessment-of-new-zealand%E2%80%99s-freshwaters-recreational-use-human NZREACH: NZREACH from the River Environment Classification Version 1 Segment_length(m): reach length in metres Category: Water quality for swimming category see http://www.mfe.govt.nz/fresh-water/national-targets-swimming-water-quality/water-quality-swimming-categories-attribute *Note blank cells are reaches where a prediction was not possible because of missing predictor variables Regional_council: Regional council
