Bathing water quality in Ireland in 2024
Summary: This is a report about bathing water quality in Ireland during 2024
Bathing Water Quality Infographic 2024
Map of identified bathing waters in Ireland in 2024
Map of other monitored waters in Ireland in 2024
Table of Identified Bathing Water Classifications 2021-2024
2021 to 2024 List of Identified Bathing Water Classifications in Excel
Table of other monitored waters likely classifications 2024
Local authorities monitor and manage bathing waters. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) assess water quality information provided by local authorities for the beaches that they manage.
Each year, local authorities take samples of bathing waters just before, and during the bathing water season. In Ireland, the season runs from 1 June to 15 September each year. Each Local Authority determines the season length in their area.
We classify water quality at our beaches and lakes as Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor.
Our national bathing water website www.beaches.ie shares the latest information on more than 200 bathing waters sampled during the bathing water season. You can also follow us on X @EPABeaches
Swimming in Ireland can be a year-round activity in some locations, however, the classification of bathing water quality relates only to the designated bathing season.
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