Both the Blue Flag Organisation, the Marine Conservation Society demand strict standards for their water quality of an award beach.
Blue Flags and Marine Conservation Society Awards are given to beaches where 80-90% of at least 20 water samples taken during the summer season the previous year comply with international standards for safe bathing water.
In addition there must be no gross pollution by sewage or other waste including litter or industrial or urban discharge between high and low water.
The standards for water quality are due to change in 2015 as a result of the revised bathing water directive.
The waters in Torbay are tested by the Environment Agency with samples being taken at intervals throughout the bathing season.
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Torbay North
Results of the regular water quality tests carried out by the Environment Agency throughout the bathing season at beaches in Torbay North.
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Torbay Central
Results of the regular water quality tests carried out by the Environment Agency throughout the bathing season at beaches in Torbay Central.
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Torbay South
Results of the regular water quality tests carried out by the Environment Agency throughout the bathing season at beaches in Torbay South.
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Contact Beaches, Residents & Visitor Services
- Tel: 01803 207975
- Email: beaches@torbay.gov.uk
- Fax: 01803 207981
