Concept information

Preferred term

bathing water legislation  

Definition

  • European legislation aimed at safeguarding public health and protecting the aquatic environment in coastal and inland areas from pollution

Scope note

  • Improved definition (EN only): European legislation whose main objectives are to safeguard public health and protect the aquatic environment in coastal and inland areas from pollution

Belongs to group

URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/15067

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