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<p>The Environment Agency (EA) is required to follow the monitoring requirements set
out in the Bathing Water Regulations (2013). These specify a fixed bathing water season
between 15 May and 30 September. Monitoring is required to take place within these
dates, except for the first sample of the season which is to be taken shortly before
the start of the season. This monitoring is used to produce a classification scheme
set out within the Regulations.</p><p> </p><p>No systematic assessment has been carried
out by the Environment Agency of the impact, or merits of going beyond current statutory
monitoring requirements. Changes to these requirements to produce a classification
would require the legislation to be changed and the Environment Agency to be appropriately
funded to deliver the sampling needed.</p>
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