ID:
policies-6
Name:
The Bathing Water Directive
Issuing organisation:
European Parliament & Council
Geographical Scope:
EU
Type:
Legistlation
Scientific domain:
chemistry
Type of water:
bathing water
Water management focus:
management
Parameter change rate assumption:
Description:
The BWD aims to protect public health and the environment by keeping coastal and inland bathing waters free from pollution.
Status:
effective
Effect Date:
2006
Resource:
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/water/bathing-water_en
Recommendations:
Requires regular monitoring of bathing water quality and public information to protect public health and maintain clean, safe recreational waters.
