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Dozens of new bathing water sites in England have been designated ahead of the 2024 bathing season in the government’s largest ever rollout.
Find out about the quality of water at England’s beaches and inland waters and signage rules for local councils.
Find out what information must be displayed at designated bathing waters.
The bathing water season has started today, with monitoring by the Environment Agency now underway.
Guidance and application forms to designate or de-designate a coastal or inland water as a bathing water.
Government to consult on largest ever rollout of new bathing water sites.
Find out how clean the water is on beaches and in other bathing areas in England, and if there is a problem with pollution
Annual statistics showing if bathing waters in England meet regulatory standards.
Government and Environment Agency outline action to further improve bathing water quality.
In Lincolnshire and Rutland all 11 bathing waters have been classified as Good or Excellent.
Updates make the guidance for applying for bathing water designation clearer and more streamlined for applicants
Find out about which goods and services for disabled people and people aged 60 or over that you should apply zero or reduced rate VAT.
2023 Bathing Water Compliance results.
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