European bathing water quality in 2019

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Bathing water management in Europe: Successes and challenges

European bathing water quality in 2019

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Briefing Published 08 Jun 2020 Last modified 12 Aug 2025

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Bathing is an extremely popular and important leisure activity in Europe. This annual assessment of European bathing sites shows how well environmental protection measures are implemented, allowing people to make informed decisions on where to go to best enjoy Europe’s inland and coastal bathing sites.