2024 Bathing Water Profile Standard Language

http://environment.data.gov.uk/data/bathing-water-profile-standard-language/2024-08902:1

algae general statement
N/A
eso outfalls general statement
The majority of sewers in England are “combined sewers” and carry both sewage and surface water from roofs and drains. A storm overflow operates during heavy rainfall when the sewerage system becomes overwhelmed by the amount of surface water. The overflow prevents sewage from backing up pipes and flooding properties and gardens. An emergency overflow will only operate infrequently, for example due to pump failure or blockage in the sewerage system.
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local authority general statement
Heavy rain falling on pavements and roads often flows into surface water drains or highway drains, ending up in local rivers and ultimately the sea. The quality of bathing water may be adversely affected as a result of such events.
pollution management general statement
TBC
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stw outfalls general statement
Discharges from sewage treatment works have improved substantially in England since the 1980s.