The Environment Agency will immediately start monitoring the water quality at 27 new sites from Devon to North Yorkshire.
Several places in the Lake District, including Conister Water, have been designated as new bathing sites
It brings the total number of sites for the 2024 water bathing season, which runs between May 15 and September 30, to 451 across England. Defra said that last year 96% of bathing waters in England met minimum annual standards and 90% were rated as “good” or “excellent”. In addition, several spots on Coniston Water and one on Derwent Water, in Cumbria, have been added as designated spots.
“I am fully committed to seeing the quality of our coastal waters, rivers and lakes rise further for the benefit of the environment and everyone who uses them.”
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