Regulation 2 Classification of waters

A system employing the classification BW1 is prescribed as a system of classification applying to relevant territorial waters, coastal waters and inland waters which are bathing waters.

For the purposes of paragraph (1) above “bathing waters” are waters which are bathing water within the meaning of Article 1.2 of Council Directive 76/160/EEC^f1 and other waters which are used for bathing.

Schedules 1, 2 and 3 to these Regulations (which specify criteria for classification BW1, impose sampling requirements and set out quality standards) shall have effect.