Abragciems

12.7°C Water temp · Jun 8

Latvia Coastal 1 - Excellent 12.7°C

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Abragciems is an official bathing water located in Riga, Latvia. Water quality is assessed based on microbiological criteria, specifically E. coli and intestinal enterococci levels, as well as the presence of cyanobacterial blooms. The bathing water is monitored to ensure it meets at least sufficient quality standards under a four-tier classification system: excellent, good, sufficient, and poor quality.

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Water

Marine bathing water located in the western coast of the Gulf of Riga.

Water Quality

Water quality is classified according to intestinal enterococci and E. coli levels. Excellent quality: enterococci ≤200 CFU/100 ml, E. coli ≤500 CFU/100 ml (based on 95th percentile). Good quality: enterococci ≤400 CFU/100 ml, E. coli ≤1000 CFU/100 ml (based on 95th percentile). Sufficient quality: enterococci ≤330 CFU/100 ml, E. coli ≤900 CFU/100 ml (based on 90th percentile). Swimming is not recommended if E. coli exceeds 1000 but does not exceed 3000 CFU/100 ml, or if enterococci exceed 300 but do not exceed 500 CFU/100 ml. Swimming is prohibited if E. coli exceeds 3000 CFU/100 ml or enterococci exceed 500 CFU/100 ml. Excessive cyanobacterial blooms also prohibit swimming.

Risks

Cyanobacterial blooms. Fecal pollution from point sources and diffuse sources. Engures harbour and bird colonies identified as potential pollution sources.