This statistic displays the water quality of inland bathing sites across Spain from 2013 to 2017, in accordance with EU regulations. In 2016, the share of inland bathing sites with poor quality water dropped to it's lowest level since 2013, with 8.3 percent. However, while 79.2 percent were deemed sufficient quality, only 47.9 percent were classed as having excellent quality water in 2017.
Share of inland bathing site water quality in Spain from 2013 to 2017, by standard
*Data from 2013 was taken from a previous version of the report.
The source adds the following information "All EU Member States, plus Albania and Switzerland, monitor their bathing sites according to the provisions of the EU’s revised Bathing Water Directive. The legislation specifies if the bathing water quality can be classified as ‘excellent’, ‘good’, ‘sufficient’ or ‘poor’, depending on the levels faecal bacteria detected. Where water is classified as ‘poor’, Member States should take certain measures, like banning bathing or posting a notice advising against it, providing information to the public, and suitable corrective measures"
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EEA. (May 29, 2018). Share of inland bathing site water quality in Spain from 2013 to 2017, by standard [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 26, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/785929/inland-bathing-site-water-quality-spain/
EEA. "Share of inland bathing site water quality in Spain from 2013 to 2017, by standard." Chart. May 29, 2018. Statista. Accessed December 26, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/785929/inland-bathing-site-water-quality-spain/
EEA. (2018). Share of inland bathing site water quality in Spain from 2013 to 2017, by standard. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 26, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/785929/inland-bathing-site-water-quality-spain/
EEA. "Share of Inland Bathing Site Water Quality in Spain from 2013 to 2017, by Standard." Statista, Statista Inc., 29 May 2018, https://www.statista.com/statistics/785929/inland-bathing-site-water-quality-spain/
EEA, Share of inland bathing site water quality in Spain from 2013 to 2017, by standard Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/785929/inland-bathing-site-water-quality-spain/ (last visited December 26, 2024)
Share of inland bathing site water quality in Spain from 2013 to 2017, by standard [Graph], EEA, May 29, 2018. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/785929/inland-bathing-site-water-quality-spain/
