European bathing water quality in 2011

Europeans care about water quality and knowing
that they have clean and safe water to swim or
play in is an important factor in their choice of a
holiday or weekend destination. For the tourism
industry, clean and safe water is also a major factor
in attracting visitors to an area. To allow Europeans
to make an informed choice, the European
Environment Agency and the European
Commission publish an annual report on the quality
of more than 22 000 bathing sites. In 2012 the report
includes sites in all 27 EU Member States and three
other countries. This report can help all water users
find high quality bathing water across the region.