# The Quality of Bathing Water Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008, Paragraph 1: Contents

Extent: N.I.

(1) Every bathing water profile shall—
(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;
(e) identify the location of the monitoring point;
(f) if the assessment under sub-paragraph (b) shows that there is a risk of short-term pollution contain—
(i) information as to the anticipated nature, frequency and duration of short-term pollution;
(ii) details of the expected causes of short-term pollution;
(iii) details of the management measures taken and the time schedule for the elimination of the causes;
(iv) details of the management measures taken during a short-term pollution incident; and
(v) the identity and contact details of any person responsible for taking the management measures during the incident.
(2) The information in sub-paragraph (1)(a) and (b) shall be detailed on a map whenever practicable.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2008/231/schedule/2/paragraph/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/quality-of-bathing-water-regulations-northern-ireland-2008/schedule-2/paragraph-1
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