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The information on the website has been provided by a number of sources including 18 Local Authorities, EPA, Met Éireann, Marine Institute and Ordnance Survey Ireland (maps). Information compiled by third parties is not necessarily correct, and is provided as is. The fact that it is included in this website does not mean that the EPA accepts or agrees with it. If accuracy is important it is recommended that you obtain a copy of the original documentation on which the information is based and verify its accuracy. Links are maintained with other websites whose administration and operation are outside the purview of this website. The EPA disclaims any liability for the accuracy of content; validity of systems; effectiveness of tools or technologies; or adherence to privacy, security, accessibility or other policies. When you follow a link to another site, you are subject to the policies of the outside website.
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18 local authorities as part of their reporting responsibilities provide the core beach information presented in the website including the water quality results, swim restriction notifications, bathing water profiles, beach descriptions, amenity information, bathing water extents and locations, bathing season information and local authority contact information. You can contact the relevant local authority if you have any queries on their water quality results and information.
The EPA has put in place an IT system (EDEN application) and framework to facilitate the timely provision of water quality results and other information by the local authorities for public dissemination on beaches.ie. The EPA provides a likely water quality status of individual water sample results during the bathing season. The EPA also provides for the 142 main beaches(identified) their overall water quality rating and assessment based on sample results taken for the previous four bathing seasons.
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