87% of bathing waters rated ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’ as new reforms come into law

392 bathing waters in England are rated ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’, demonstrating the impact of designation, regulation and partnership working




Official Statistics: Bathing water quality statistics

Annual statistics showing if bathing waters in England meet regulatory standards.




Research: Bathing water quality compliance reports

Monitoring reports showing if designated bathing waters in England meet regulatory standards and how they’ve been classified.




ENV17 – Bathing water quality: additional datasets

A summary of compliance with the (2006/7/EC) Bathing Water Directive.




Statutory guidance: Sheep carcase classification

Slaughterhouses that slaughter an average of 2,000 or more sheep per week must register with RPA and follow the rules on classifying carcases.