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As the country enters its peak swim season, some Aucklanders have been left risking their health with dozens of beaches deemed unswimmable.
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Auckland Council says work is underway to clean its water but others say they re frustrated at how long it s taking.
One person at the beach today described the water as really sludgy , prompting them to stay on the sand. It s a nice spot. so it would be nice if you could swim in it, another said.
A look at the council s SafeSwim website this morning showed more than 20 beaches in the region classified as red alert.