Paragraph 1 Contents

(1)

Every bathing water profile must—

(a)

contain a description of the physical, geographical and hydrological characteristics of—

(i)

the bathing water; and

(ii)

any other surface water in the catchment area of the bathing water where the surface water could be a source of pollution for the bathing water;

(b)

identify and assess the causes of pollution that might affect bathing water quality and pose a risk to bathers' health;

(c)

assess the potential for cyanobacterial proliferation;

(d)

assess the potential for the proliferation of macro-algae or phytoplankton; and

(e)

identify the location of the monitoring point.

(2)

The information in sub-paragraph (1)(a) and (b) must be detailed on a map whenever practicable.