Bathing Water Quality Map of Ireland for the 2008 Bathing Season

Summary: The monitoring of water quality at designated bathing area's is governed by the European Council Directive 976/160/EEC). The Directive aims to ensure that the quality of bathing water is maintained and, where necessary, improved so that it complies with specified standards designed to protect public health and the environment. This map specifies the water quality status of each designated bathing area.