UK proposes reforms to water quality tests at outdoor swimming sites to protect year-round swimmers and surfers.

The UK government is proposing changes to the monitoring of designated outdoor swimming sites to address pollution concerns. These reforms, by Defra and the Welsh Government, include removing fixed water quality testing seasons to benefit winter swimmers and expanding the definition of "bathers" to include surfers and paddle boarders. The changes aim to improve water quality standards and protect swimmers year-round.

November 12, 2024
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