Paragraph 1 Location of monitoring pointI1

Northern Ireland

(1)

Where the Department takes samples in compliance with this Part it shall do so from the monitoring point situated at each bathing water.

(2)

The Department shall—

(a)

locate the monitoring point at every bathing water where—

(i)

most bathers are expected; or

(ii)

the bathing water profile indicates that the greatest risk of pollution is expected; and

(b)

where possible, take samples 30 centimetres below the water’s surface and in water that is at least one metre deep.

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