The Quality of Bathing Water Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008

Regulation 7

SCHEDULE 2 N.I. BATHING WATER PROFILES

Contents N.I.

1.—(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.

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 2 para. 1 in operation at 24.3.2011, see reg. 1(3)

Review N.I.

2.—(1) Where a bathing water is classified as “poor”, “sufficient” or “good” under regulation 12, the Department shall review the bathing water profile—

(a) at the following minimum frequency—

(i) for a “poor” classification, every two years;

(ii) for a “sufficient classification”, every three years; and

(iii) for a “good” classification, every four years; and

(b) taking into account the nature and severity of the pollution which affects the bathing water.

(2) Where there are significant construction works or infrastructure changes in or around a bathing water, the Department shall review the bathing water profile before the start of the next bathing season.

Commencement Information

I2 Sch. 2 para. 2 in operation at 24.3.2011, see reg. 1(3)