Summary: This is a report about bathing water quality in Ireland during 2023.
Bathing Water Quality Infographic 2023
Map of identified bathing waters in Ireland in 2023
Map of other monitored waters in Ireland in 2023
Table of Identified Bathing Waters Classifications 2020-2023
Table of other monitored waters likely classifications 2023
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.
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 Twitter @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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