WHO recommendations on scientific, analytical and epidemiological developments relevant to the parameters for bathing water quality in the Bathing Water Directive (2006/7/EC)

WHO has completed a review of scientific evidence on bathing water quality. The review summarizes evidence since 2009 and provides recommendations for revision of bathing water quality classifications for coastal and inland beaches under the European Bathing Water Directive (BWD). The review will also inform updates to the WHO Guidelines on Safe Recreational Water Environments.