Quality control of bathing waters in Bremen

Bremen has 10 official bathing lakes and one bathing area on the Weser. The Department of Environment, Climate and Science examines their water quality in close cooperation with the public health department during the bathing season from May to September. The temperature of the bathing waters is measured weekly. In addition, the waters are tested monthly for microbiological contamination, the presence of other organisms or waste. These contaminants can impair the quality of the bathing water and pose a risk to the health of bathers. The measured values as well as information on possible health hazards and the current water temperatures are made available to citizens in various ways. The current values

• are published on the Internet,
• are available via the telephone announcement service 0421 - 3615500
• and are sent by email to subscribers to the "Email info service for bathing waters" (see online service).

If the measured values show that a health hazard cannot be ruled out at a bathing area, the Senate Department for the Environment, Climate and Science will put up warning signs at the bathing areas in consultation with the Bremen Health Department. If necessary, a bathing ban will be issued.