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Bathing Waters Designation

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is reforming bathing water designation and monitoring under the Bathing Waters Bill and related regulations, with a consultation on designating 27 new bathing water sites in England. The policy addresses water quality monitoring, pollution control, and the expansion of protected bathing areas under updated Bathing Water Regulations 2013. Current status involves active consultation on new designations and regulatory reform implementation.

13 May 2024 | Announcement Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

27 New Bathing Water Designations in England and Reforming the Bathing Water Regulations 2013

UIN: HCWS455 Designated bathing waters are coastal or inland waters that are used by large numbers of bathers and have facilities to promote and support bathing as set out in the Bathing Water Regulations 2013. They are an important public …

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13 May 2024 | Announcement Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

27 NEW BATHING WATER DESIGNATIONS IN ENGLAND AND REFORMING THE BATHING WATER REGULATIONS 2013

UIN: HLWS452 My Honourable friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Water and Rural Growth) (Robbie Moore) has made the following Statement.Designated bathing waters are coastal or inland waters that are used by large numbers of bathers and …

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3 Jul 2023 | Announcement Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

Updated guidance for applying for bathing water designation and de-designation in England

UIN: HCWS908 Designated bathing waters are coastal or inland waters that are used by large numbers of bathers and have facilities to promote and support bathing as set out in the Bathing Water Regulations 2013.This year, four new sites were …

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3 Jul 2023 | Announcement Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs linked

Updated guidance for applying for bathing water designation and de-designation in England

UIN: HLWS892 My Right Honourable friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Thérèse Coffey) has made the following Statement.Designated bathing waters are coastal or inland waters that are used by large numbers of bathers and have …

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