UK Statutory Instrument
2013
United Kingdom
Bathing Water Regulations 2013
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What this Act requires
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Schedules
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Contents
Review
Location of monitoring point
The appropriate agency must undertake visual inspections at every bathing...
Monitoring calendar
Frequency of monitoring
Sampling equipment
Storage and transport of samples before analysis
Reference methods of analysis
General provisions in relation to rules or reference methods of analysis
Where any bathing water profile indicates a potential for cyanobacterial...
Where any bathing water profile indicates a tendency for proliferation...
Standards
Methodology
Classification
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Citation, commencement and extent
Interpretation
Identification of bathing waters
Length of the bathing season
General duties
Public participation
Bathing water profiles
Monitoring etc.
Public information
Assessment
Classification
Management measures at bathing waters subject to pollution incidents
Additional management measures at “poor” bathing waters
Public information and general provisions about short-term pollution
Relevant procedures for short-term pollution
Annual reports
Enforcement
Guidance
Amendment of the Bathing Waters (Classification) Regulations 1991 and transitional provision
Revocations, other amendments and savings
Review
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
Environment Agency
PrimaryEnvironmental protection in England. Regulates waste, emissions, water quality, flood risk, and environmental permits for industrial activities. Enforces environmental law and issues …
Natural Resources Wales
Principal environmental regulator for Wales. Combines functions of Environment Agency Wales, Countryside Council for Wales, and Forestry Commission Wales. Issues environmental permits, …
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