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Find out about the quality of water at England’s beaches and inland waters and signage rules for local councils.
Guidance and application forms to designate or de-designate a coastal or inland water as a bathing water.
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 how clean the water is on beaches and in other bathing areas in England, and if there is a problem with pollution
The bathing water season has started today, with monitoring by the Environment Agency now underway.
Current list of designated bathing waters in England.
Find out what information must be displayed at designated bathing waters.
Seeking views on the proposal to designate 27 sites in England as bathing waters.
Annual statistics showing if bathing waters in England meet regulatory standards.
Government to consult on largest ever rollout of new bathing water sites.
Government and Environment Agency outline action to further improve bathing water quality.
Updates make the guidance for applying for bathing water designation clearer and more streamlined for applicants
How Defra will use your personal information when you submit an application for a site to be designated or de-designated as a bathing water.
A summary of compliance with the (2006/7/EC) Bathing Water Directive.
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