24 Reasons to Remain
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13) Clean Beaches<br />
Clean Beaches are those from which it is safe for<br />
adults <strong>to</strong> swim and their children <strong>to</strong> play. The EU<br />
standards apply <strong>to</strong> any bathing waters that are<br />
popular and can refer <strong>to</strong> a river, lake, or reservoir.<br />
The EU Bathing Water Directive requires that the level of pollution<br />
in bathing waters is moni<strong>to</strong>red and assessed, and the public are<br />
informed of the quality of the bathing waters. The ‘Blue Flag’ is the<br />
common sign of safety, though accreditation is actually awarded by<br />
the Foundation for Environmental Education, based in Denmark.<br />
Sewers are the main source of contamination and faecal matter<br />
poses a risk <strong>to</strong> human health. The original EU standards were considerably<br />
tightened in 2006 and extended <strong>to</strong> other forms of pollution.<br />
Is it worth risking the high standards<br />
of water quality in the UK?
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