In Reply to: water quality posted by pottling on Thursday, 11. March 2010 at 14:53 Bali Time:
there is often a lot of rubbish and fish etc along the high water mark.
Groups are organised to clean up areas adjacent to their businesses etc.
However, I think that you will find that plenty of people will still be surfing or swimming generally in the Kuta Legian area, especially as the seasons and currents change.
I guess that everyone has their own standards when it comes to this, and where one won't another will without hesitation.
It's your own call, but stay between the flags, it can be dangerous.