A report by the Office for Environmental Protection finds the public could be better protected.
Regulations to protect people swimming in Northern Ireland's rivers and lakes should be updated, according to the Office for Environmental Protection .
There is also a focus on a "fixed bathing season," instead of reflecting the year-round nature of the activities. “We have taken an in-depth look at the Bathing Water NI Regulations and found that they have fallen out of step with the needs of today," she said.
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