Water quality in Donau-Ries: All bathing waters without complaints!

Water quality in Donau-Ries: All bathing waters without complaints!

Looking forward to the swimming season: Good news for all swimmers and water sports enthusiasts in the Donau-Ries district! The health department took extensive water samples in the region's EU bathing waters in the first weeks of June and all results were consistently positive. According to a report by Swabian Post All samples examined were without objection. Citizens' summer plans can therefore be tackled calmly!

The experts have been on the road since the first week of May to take two samples in three selected EU bathing waters - in Tapfheim, Riedlingen and Wemding. But that's not all: in the first week of June, a total of twelve additional bathing waters were examined. Places such as Altisheim, Ehingen, Genderkingen and many more were sampled. The water temperatures fluctuated between a pleasant 20 and 21 degrees Celsius, with the highest temperature recorded in Gosheim at 21.5 degrees Celsius. This is inviting for anyone looking to cool off!

Checked for EU standards

The selection of bathing water is carried out in accordance with the strict requirements of the EU Bathing Water Directive. This guideline stipulates that these are bodies of water that are very popular and do not have a permanent bathing ban. As part of regular monitoring, the health authorities ensure water quality, hygiene and safety at set times during the bathing season. This is supported by the skills of the water management authorities, who create essential bathing water profiles. These profiles include geographical, hydrological and physical descriptions to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all bathers Donau-Ries.de reported.

The binding requirements for profiling and monitoring are set out in the BayBadeGewV. Up to six water samples are taken per bathing area during the season for quality assurance. All samples are then analyzed at the State Office for Health and Food Safety.

Safety and hygiene in the foreground

The safety aspects must not be neglected either. Hygiene standards such as access to toilets and showers are essential in EU bathing waters. In addition, lifeguards and appropriate rescue facilities must be available to ensure the safety of bathers. In order to keep bathers informed about water quality and possible risks, appropriate signs are put up or the information is made available online.

Overall, the Donau-Ries region has taken the best precautions to ensure that sun worshipers and water lovers have a carefree bathing season. Anyone interested in detailed information and the exact results of the water samples can find comprehensive data on the Donau-Ries District Office website. So you can jump into the cool water with a clear conscience!