Elektrenu

Lithuania Lake 2 - Good

Elektrėnų tvenkinys is a public bathing water located in Elektrėnai municipality, Vilnius district, Lithuania. The beach is 270 metres long with grass surface and a sandy bottom mixed with small gravel. The water reaches an average depth of 1.5 metres and a maximum depth of 2.0 metres. The bathing area is situated in a densely populated urban zone within Elektrėnai city.

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Water

Elektrėnų tvenkinys (reservoir) on the Strėva River. Beach length 270 metres. Average water depth 1.5 metres, maximum depth 2.0 metres and gradually increasing. Bottom composition: predominantly sand and clay with small gravel inclusions. Natural vegetation including reeds and rushes present in shore areas.

Location

Elektrėnai municipality, Vilnius district, Lithuania. Coordinates: 54.7812°N, 24.6619°E. Located on the Strėva River (Elektrėnų tvenkinys).

Facilities

Three toilets (one wheelchair-accessible), changing cabins, drinking water taps, two volleyball courts, two children's play areas, outdoor fitness equipment, barefoot path. Waste management: bins and recycling containers available. Maximum capacity approximately 200-300 visitors during peak season under favourable conditions.

Water Quality

Water quality classification: Good (2024). Excellent quality maintained 2020-2023, downgraded to good quality in 2024. Ecological status: Good, meeting good ecological potential requirements. Short-term pollution incident recorded 2024-06-19 with E. coli and enterococcal counts exceeding permitted limits per Lithuanian hygiene standard HN 92:2018. Phosphorus and nitrogen levels not tested; visual monitoring of cyanobacteria performed only.

Risks

Short-term pollution possible during heavy rainfall events, typically resolving within 1-2 days. Potential surface water runoff impact during adverse weather. Possible temporary pollution from recreational boating activities (motorboats, jet skis). Upstream water bodies (Strėva River, Pastrėvio reservoir) identified as potential pollution sources. Eutrophication risk noted as consequence of natural and human activity.