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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.
Guidance and application forms to designate or de-designate a coastal or inland water as a bathing water.
Find out how clean the water is on beaches and in other bathing areas in England, and if there is a problem with pollution
Current list of designated bathing waters in England.
Government to consult on largest ever rollout of new bathing water sites.
Check the tariff classification for antimicrobial bathing systems.
Annual statistics showing if bathing waters in England meet regulatory standards.
Updates make the guidance for applying for bathing water designation clearer and more streamlined for applicants
Government and Environment Agency outline action to further improve bathing water quality.
The bathing water season has begun, with regular monitoring by the Environment Agency now underway
Seeking views on the proposal to designate 4 sites in England as bathing waters.
Seeking views on the proposal to designate 27 sites in England as bathing waters.
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