Consultation on the Bathing Waters Policy Review for Northern Ireland

DAERA is looking for views on the Bathing Waters Policy Review for Northern Ireland.

The consultation covers 8 main areas, including:

1. How information is communicated to bathing water users

2. Length of the bathing season

3. A risk-based approach to bathing water monitoring

4. Criteria for identification of bathing waters

5. Monitoring of candidate sites

6. Removal of automatic de-identification

7. Ensuring monitored locations match usage

8. Other stakeholder recommendations

This consultation closes on 21 August 2026.

Read more and respond to the consultation