In principle, bathing water should be of drinking-water quality, as many bathers and swimmers do end up drinking it.
One in eight bathers, according to current standards, runs the risk of becoming ill.
It should be up-to-date information, that is, not last year's information, but current, weekly information, because this would actually be of some use to bathers.
The amendment encourages authorities to take preventive action where possible to protect bathers from exposure to pollution.
These were identified on the basis of their use by bathers and there are no immediate plans for further designations.
Why are bathers not informed of the health dangers of beaches so that they know which resorts to avoid?
I understand that the jury's recommendation was that local authorities should take steps necessary to ensure the safety of bathers.
Then there is acid, sulphur, oil containers, aerosols, and crates and packing cases full of nails thrown away from ships, injuring bathers.
