The purpose of the Bathing Water Directive (2006/7/EC) is to preserve, protect and improve the quality of the environment and to protect human health.
The Department is committed to undertaking 6-yearly reviews of bathing waters in Northern Ireland.
You can obtain a copy of this consultation document in other formats by contacting:
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural AffairsMarine & Fisheries Division
Marine Strategy & Licensing Team
2nd Floor
Klondyke Building
Cromac Avenue
Malone Lower
Belfast
BT7 2JA
Telephone number: 028 9056 9286
E-mail: Marine.InfoRequests@daera-ni.gov.uk