This dataset is an archive of data relevant to the old Bathing Water Directive (76/160/EEC) and won't be updated now the directive is no longer in force. For the latest bathing water quality information please see environment.data.gov.uk/bwq/profiles/.
Every week during the bathing season (15 May to 30 September 1988-2014), the Environment Agency took samples from over 400 coastal and inland designated bathing waters. These samples were analysed against the standards laid out in the 1976 European Bathing Water Directive and published online. This data consists of: bathing water sites, site samples and site sample and annual site compliance from 1988-2014. Attribution statement: © Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2015. All rights reserved.