Heading to the beach to escape the summer heat? 🏖️☀️🌡️
Not sure if the water is safe to swim in? 💦
Before you dive in:
✅ Check the bathing water classification
🗺️ Use the EEA interactive map
⚠️ Look for on-site warning signs
👉 discomap.eea.europa.eu/bathingwater/
👉
www.eea.europa.eu/en/topics/in...
Not sure if the water is safe to swim in? 💦
Before you dive in:
✅ Check the bathing water classification
🗺️ Use the EEA interactive map
⚠️ Look for on-site warning signs
👉 discomap.eea.europa.eu/bathingwater/
👉
www.eea.europa.eu/en/topics/in...
July 27, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Heading to the beach to escape the summer heat? 🏖️☀️🌡️
Not sure if the water is safe to swim in? 💦
Before you dive in:
✅ Check the bathing water classification
🗺️ Use the EEA interactive map
⚠️ Look for on-site warning signs
👉 discomap.eea.europa.eu/bathingwater/
👉
www.eea.europa.eu/en/topics/in...
Not sure if the water is safe to swim in? 💦
Before you dive in:
✅ Check the bathing water classification
🗺️ Use the EEA interactive map
⚠️ Look for on-site warning signs
👉 discomap.eea.europa.eu/bathingwater/
👉
www.eea.europa.eu/en/topics/in...
🆕Good news!
A vast majority of Europe’s bathing waters are safe to swim in, according to latest European #bathingwater assessment.
🔎Find out more about your favourite bathing site via our interactive map & report: www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/...
A vast majority of Europe’s bathing waters are safe to swim in, according to latest European #bathingwater assessment.
🔎Find out more about your favourite bathing site via our interactive map & report: www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/...
June 16, 2026 at 10:59 AM
🆕Good news!
A vast majority of Europe’s bathing waters are safe to swim in, according to latest European #bathingwater assessment.
🔎Find out more about your favourite bathing site via our interactive map & report: www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/...
A vast majority of Europe’s bathing waters are safe to swim in, according to latest European #bathingwater assessment.
🔎Find out more about your favourite bathing site via our interactive map & report: www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/...
🏊 Europe's #bathingwater has improved, thanks to cutting down organic pollutants and pathogens from urban wastewater!
⚠️ But there is still significant pollution of surface and groundwater.
More here 👇
www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/... #ActOnClimate #Holidays #chemicals
⚠️ But there is still significant pollution of surface and groundwater.
More here 👇
www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/... #ActOnClimate #Holidays #chemicals
August 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
🏊 Europe's #bathingwater has improved, thanks to cutting down organic pollutants and pathogens from urban wastewater!
⚠️ But there is still significant pollution of surface and groundwater.
More here 👇
www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/... #ActOnClimate #Holidays #chemicals
⚠️ But there is still significant pollution of surface and groundwater.
More here 👇
www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/... #ActOnClimate #Holidays #chemicals
#BrexitReality meant Brexiting out of the EU Directives on drinking and #BathingWater. U.S. water standards are what Britons have to look forward to.
Look up 'Flint, Michigan'. A water scandal that people far beyond the USA are aware of. #LevellingDown #BecauseOfBrexit
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Look up 'Flint, Michigan'. A water scandal that people far beyond the USA are aware of. #LevellingDown #BecauseOfBrexit
bsky.app/profile/funk...
December 7, 2024 at 4:20 PM
#BrexitReality meant Brexiting out of the EU Directives on drinking and #BathingWater. U.S. water standards are what Britons have to look forward to.
Look up 'Flint, Michigan'. A water scandal that people far beyond the USA are aware of. #LevellingDown #BecauseOfBrexit
bsky.app/profile/funk...
Look up 'Flint, Michigan'. A water scandal that people far beyond the USA are aware of. #LevellingDown #BecauseOfBrexit
bsky.app/profile/funk...
June 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
A piece by someone 'in the know'. This got me thinking...bathing water quality in NSW is never in the news but often headlines in the UK. Is this because people lose trust when things become privatised?#bathingwater #waterquality
#beachwatch
#sewage #ocean #sea #pollution
#beachwatch
#sewage #ocean #sea #pollution
So today’s the day we get our annual bathing water classifications. I’ve written a piece with a bit on what it means. And what it doesn’t.
#bathingwaterresults2024
open.substack.com/pub/waterwho...
#bathingwaterresults2024
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The classifications trap
The annual bathing water classifications have been announced. And all fingers will be pointing in one direction. But what should we really take from today's assessment?
open.substack.com
November 28, 2024 at 2:48 AM
A piece by someone 'in the know'. This got me thinking...bathing water quality in NSW is never in the news but often headlines in the UK. Is this because people lose trust when things become privatised?#bathingwater #waterquality
#beachwatch
#sewage #ocean #sea #pollution
#beachwatch
#sewage #ocean #sea #pollution
Bathing water classifications do not represent real time water quality information. They reflect a trend. There is a vacuum caused by the lack of communications around the classifications being filled with false parallels
#waterquality #bathingwater #bbcsoutheast
#waterquality #bathingwater #bbcsoutheast
November 26, 2024 at 6:09 PM
Bathing water classifications do not represent real time water quality information. They reflect a trend. There is a vacuum caused by the lack of communications around the classifications being filled with false parallels
#waterquality #bathingwater #bbcsoutheast
#waterquality #bathingwater #bbcsoutheast
Communities set to benefit from 13 new bathing spots, including first ever designated bathing spot on River Thames...
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2026/02/13/c...
#BathingWater #Bathing #Swimming
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2026/02/13/c...
#BathingWater #Bathing #Swimming
Communities set to benefit from 13 new bathing spots, including first ever designated bathing spot on River Thames - Water Magazine
Communities across the country could soon benefit from thirteen new designated bathing spots in England, including the River Thames.
www.watermagazine.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 7:12 AM
Communities set to benefit from 13 new bathing spots, including first ever designated bathing spot on River Thames...
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2026/02/13/c...
#BathingWater #Bathing #Swimming
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2026/02/13/c...
#BathingWater #Bathing #Swimming
Please see my interview with @thisisthecoast.bsky.social on their report on #scarborough #bathingwater issues.
#surfersagainstsewage #yorkswater
www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-n...
#surfersagainstsewage #yorkswater
www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-n...
Scarborough South Bay Retains "Poor" Water Quality Classification
Several Yorkshire Coast beaches have seen their bathing water quality decline this year leading local politicians to call for more investment in solutions.
www.thisisthecoast.co.uk
November 27, 2024 at 7:47 PM
Please see my interview with @thisisthecoast.bsky.social on their report on #scarborough #bathingwater issues.
#surfersagainstsewage #yorkswater
www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-n...
#surfersagainstsewage #yorkswater
www.thisisthecoast.co.uk/news/local-n...
Blue-green algae detected at Thames bathing water site...
The Environment Agency has warned people not to enter the River Thames around Kingston after potentially toxic blue-green algae was detected in the newly designated bathing water.
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2026/08/21/b...
#bathingwater
The Environment Agency has warned people not to enter the River Thames around Kingston after potentially toxic blue-green algae was detected in the newly designated bathing water.
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2026/08/21/b...
#bathingwater
Blue-green algae detected at Thames bathing water site - Water Magazine
Blue-green algae has been detected in the lower River Thames, prompting an Environment Agency warning at the Ham and Kingston bathing site.
www.watermagazine.co.uk
August 21, 2026 at 6:35 AM
Blue-green algae detected at Thames bathing water site...
The Environment Agency has warned people not to enter the River Thames around Kingston after potentially toxic blue-green algae was detected in the newly designated bathing water.
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2026/08/21/b...
#bathingwater
The Environment Agency has warned people not to enter the River Thames around Kingston after potentially toxic blue-green algae was detected in the newly designated bathing water.
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2026/08/21/b...
#bathingwater
Low water brings more seagrass problems for Lake Constance boaters #bathingwater #LakeConstance #seagrass
Low water brings more seagrass problems for Lake Constance boaters
Low water levels and high temperatures are causing more seagrass to accumulate on Lake Constance, creating challenges for boat operators, ORF reports. The water quality for bathing remains excellent at all sites tested by the Vorarlberg Institute for the Environment. Roland Schwendinger, harbour …
www.dailyalpine.com
August 9, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Low water brings more seagrass problems for Lake Constance boaters #bathingwater #LakeConstance #seagrass
A question on #BathingWater(Amendment)(EnglandAndWales)Regulations2025 tabled by Gideon Amos on 11-11-2025 has been answered by Emma Hardy. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-11-11/89977
November 19, 2025 at 12:40 PM
A question on #BathingWater(Amendment)(EnglandAndWales)Regulations2025 tabled by Gideon Amos on 11-11-2025 has been answered by Emma Hardy. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-11-11/89977
A question on #BathingWater(Amendment)(EnglandAndWales)Regulations2025 tabled by Gideon Amos on 11-11-2025 has been answered by Emma Hardy. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-11-11/89979
November 19, 2025 at 12:40 PM
A question on #BathingWater(Amendment)(EnglandAndWales)Regulations2025 tabled by Gideon Amos on 11-11-2025 has been answered by Emma Hardy. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-11-11/89979
13 new bathing sites open across England helping communities and waterways...
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2026/05/15/1...
#BathingWater #WaterQuality
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2026/05/15/1...
#BathingWater #WaterQuality
13 new bathing sites open across England helping communities and waterways - Water Magazine
Today (Friday 15 May) 13 new bathing sites open across the country, which the UK government says will help to restore pride in local areas.
www.watermagazine.co.uk
May 15, 2026 at 6:08 AM
13 new bathing sites open across England helping communities and waterways...
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2026/05/15/1...
#BathingWater #WaterQuality
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2026/05/15/1...
#BathingWater #WaterQuality
The Environment Agency has just published the 2025 bathing water classifications for 449 designated bathing sites in England.
87% meet standards for ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’ classification, an improvement on 2024.
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/11/25/8...
#bathingwater #regulations #environment
87% meet standards for ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’ classification, an improvement on 2024.
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/11/25/8...
#bathingwater #regulations #environment
87% of bathing waters rated ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’ as new reforms come into law - Water Magazine
The Environment Agency has today (25 November) published the 2025 bathing water classifications for 449 designated bathing sites in England.
watermagazine.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The Environment Agency has just published the 2025 bathing water classifications for 449 designated bathing sites in England.
87% meet standards for ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’ classification, an improvement on 2024.
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/11/25/8...
#bathingwater #regulations #environment
87% meet standards for ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’ classification, an improvement on 2024.
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/11/25/8...
#bathingwater #regulations #environment
SEPA has published the 2026 bathing water classifications, showing the national picture across Scotland’s coasts and inland waters.
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/11/19/8...
#Scotland #bathingwater #waterquality #watermonitoring #watersector
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/11/19/8...
#Scotland #bathingwater #waterquality #watermonitoring #watersector
82% of bathing waters in Scotland achieve Good or Excellent - Water Magazine
SEPA reports majority of designated bathing waters continue to meet high environmental standards, with 47 rated Excellent and 26 rated Good.
www.watermagazine.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 6:52 AM
SEPA has published the 2026 bathing water classifications, showing the national picture across Scotland’s coasts and inland waters.
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/11/19/8...
#Scotland #bathingwater #waterquality #watermonitoring #watersector
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/11/19/8...
#Scotland #bathingwater #waterquality #watermonitoring #watersector
24 out of 33 of Northern Ireland’s bathing waters meet ‘excellent’ standard despite blue green algae problems...
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/11/06/2...
#bathingwater #northernireland
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/11/06/2...
#bathingwater #northernireland
24 out of 33 of Northern Ireland's bathing waters meet ‘excellent’ standard despite blue green algae problems - Water Magazine
Northern Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Andrew Muir announces the 2025 bathing water results.
www.watermagazine.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 7:10 AM
24 out of 33 of Northern Ireland’s bathing waters meet ‘excellent’ standard despite blue green algae problems...
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/11/06/2...
#bathingwater #northernireland
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/11/06/2...
#bathingwater #northernireland
The UK Government has announced a series of reforms to modernise the Bathing Water Regulations 2013.
Read Water Magazine's full report here...
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/10/31/g...
#bathingwater #bathingwaterregulations
Read Water Magazine's full report here...
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/10/31/g...
#bathingwater #bathingwaterregulations
Government announces reforms to Bathing Water Regulations - Water Magazine
The UK Government announced a series of reforms on 28 October 2025, to modernise the Bathing Water Regulations 2013.
www.watermagazine.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 8:18 AM
The UK Government has announced a series of reforms to modernise the Bathing Water Regulations 2013.
Read Water Magazine's full report here...
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/10/31/g...
#bathingwater #bathingwaterregulations
Read Water Magazine's full report here...
www.watermagazine.co.uk/2025/10/31/g...
#bathingwater #bathingwaterregulations
Warm? Planing for a dip? Check the water quality here
discomap.eea.europa.eu/bathingwater/
#bathingwater #EEA #EU #WaterQuality #Climatechange
discomap.eea.europa.eu/bathingwater/
#bathingwater #EEA #EU #WaterQuality #Climatechange
State of bathing waters in 2024
discomap.eea.europa.eu
July 1, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Warm? Planing for a dip? Check the water quality here
discomap.eea.europa.eu/bathingwater/
#bathingwater #EEA #EU #WaterQuality #Climatechange
discomap.eea.europa.eu/bathingwater/
#bathingwater #EEA #EU #WaterQuality #Climatechange
Beautiful morning in #WardieBay; today: #CyclingToWork; #BathingWater workshop; #meetings; admin #lifeofanacademic #Edinburgh markhartl.hw.ac.uk
September 16, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Beautiful morning in #WardieBay; today: #CyclingToWork; #BathingWater workshop; #meetings; admin #lifeofanacademic #Edinburgh markhartl.hw.ac.uk
Our seawater quality monitoring buoys are back at Bournemouth and Boscombe, providing information to AI-powered web app, Sea Check, for sea water quality during bathing season.
@wessexwater
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#bathingwater
@wessexwater
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#bathingwater
BeachMonitor
dave.unifaitechnology.net
June 8, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Our seawater quality monitoring buoys are back at Bournemouth and Boscombe, providing information to AI-powered web app, Sea Check, for sea water quality during bathing season.
@wessexwater
facebook.com/share/r/1EKg...
Sea Check Web App dave.unifaitechnology.net/beach-monito...
#bathingwater
@wessexwater
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Sea Check Web App dave.unifaitechnology.net/beach-monito...
#bathingwater
Excellent drone footage from the installation of 2 #bathingwater #waterqualitymonitoring buoys in Bournemouth & Boscombe. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Julia McNally on LinkedIn: #waterquality #beachsafety #bournemouthcouncil #innovation #litmus
🌊 Exciting update! Check out stunning drone footage capturing the installation of water quality buoys at Boscombe and Bournemouth beaches (film courtesy of…
www.linkedin.com
August 7, 2024 at 10:39 AM
Excellent drone footage from the installation of 2 #bathingwater #waterqualitymonitoring buoys in Bournemouth & Boscombe. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Photos from last week's installation of two #WaterQuality monitoring buoys. bit.ly/3ei0fjY #Bournemouth #Boscombe #BathingWater
July 30, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Photos from last week's installation of two #WaterQuality monitoring buoys. bit.ly/3ei0fjY #Bournemouth #Boscombe #BathingWater
From Europe's coastal waters to its inland #bathing sites, a large majority of Europe's waters are safe to swim in. Over 85% of monitored locations met the EU's most stringent ‘excellent' #bathingwater quality standards, 96% met the minimum quality standards ec.europa.eu/commission/p... #environment
Europe\'s bathing waters safe for summer swimming
From Europe\'s coastal waters to its inland bathing sites, a large majority of Europe\'s waters are safe to swim in, according to the latest European bathing water assessment for the 2024 bathing seas...
ec.europa.eu
June 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
From Europe's coastal waters to its inland #bathing sites, a large majority of Europe's waters are safe to swim in. Over 85% of monitored locations met the EU's most stringent ‘excellent' #bathingwater quality standards, 96% met the minimum quality standards ec.europa.eu/commission/p... #environment