2024 Bathing Water Profile for Gwynver

http://environment.data.gov.uk/data/bathing-water-profile/ukk3105-30750/2024:1

  • bathing water description
    Gwynver Beach is approximately 3 kilometres northeast of Lands End in Cornwall. It is a secluded sandy beach, approximately 380 metres wide, backed by grassy cliffs. A small streams flows onto the beach and disperses over the sand.
  • controller name
    Cornwall
  • county name
    Cornwall
  • ea investigations statement
    This is a newly designated bathing water. No actions specific to this bathing water have been identified. However, actions to improve water quality at other bathing waters nearby will also have improved the quality of this bathing water. The Environment Agency works with the water companies, local authorities and others to investigate any sources of contamination and to improve water quality at bathing waters.
  • history statement
    The South West Water sewage treatment scheme for Sennen, which provides secondary treatment, was completed in 2006. Storm overflow event duration monitoring (EDM) was installed at the Sennen Cove pumping station by April 2011.
  • macro algae statement
    For the three year (2021-2023) assessment period where data is available, seaweed (macroalgae) was assessed as being sufficient to be objectionable for 3% of visits, with 83% of visits noting the presence of seaweed (macroalgae). This bathing water does not have a history of large amounts of seaweed (macro algae).
  • phytoplankton statement
    For the three year (2021-2023) assessment period where data is available, phytoplankton (microscopic algae) was not noted at this site. Phytoplankton (microscopic algae) naturally increase in number at certain times of the year. This process is known as a phytoplankton bloom. This bathing water does not have a history of phytoplankton blooms. The risks to human health from contact, ingestion or inhalation with marine algae that currently occur in UK coastal waters are considered to be low. However, some individuals may be more sensitive and display some reactions.
  • pollution risk forecast statement
    There are no active pollution risk forecasts made at this bathing water. However any bathing water has the potential to be affected by a pollution incident and if this occurs a pollution risk warning with associated advice against bathing will be issued on this website.
  • pollution risk forecasting
    false
  • pref label
    2024 Bathing Water Profile for Gwynver
  • sampling frequency
    20
  • season finish date
    2024-09-30
  • season start date
    2024-05-01
  • streams rivers statement
    The small stream which flows across the beach may be a source of reduced water quality after heavy rainfall.
  • stw outfalls statement
    The outfall from Sennen STW, discharges to the sea approximately 1.7 kilometres south west of the Environment Agency monitoring point. This discharge is designed to protect bathing water quality.
  • version string
    1
  • visible pollution statement
    Environment Agency samplers make observations of litter present on the beach at every visit, this includes assessments of sewage debris, litter and tar. At Gwynver for the three year (2021-2023) assessment period where data is available, sewage debris was not noted at this site. Litter was not assessed as being sufficient to be objectionable, but was observed as being present on 37% of visits. Tarry residue was not noted at this site.
  • zoi description
    The catchment surrounding Gwynver is approximately 46 hectares. There is a small stream 500m long that discharges close to the Environment Agency monitoring point. Land use is mostly arable and includes the hamlet of Escalls. The catchment lies within part of the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
  • bathing water

    Gwynver

  • local authority
    Cornwall
  • season interval

    p152 dT23 h59 m59 s

  • source
    row=0332
  • standard language collection

    2024 30750:1

    • algae general statement
      Seaweed (macroalgae) and phytoplankton (microscopic algae) are a natural part of the marine and freshwater environment. Below we note whether these have been recorded in quantities sufficient to be a nuisance.
    • 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.
    • 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
      It is the Environment Agency's role to drive improvement of water quality at bathing waters that are at risk of failing higher standards. It is natural for water to run off the land to the sea. Water quality at a bathing water is dependent upon the type and area of land (the catchment) draining to the water and the activities undertaken in that catchment.
    • stw outfalls general statement
      Discharges from sewage treatment works have improved substantially in England since the 1980s.
  • web res image
    ukk3105 30750 1 webres.jpg

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