Lielupes Peldvieta "Ezeru Ielas Peldvieta"

13.9°C Water temp · Jun 8

Latvia River 1 - Excellent 13.9°C

Satellite image of LIELUPES PELDVIETA "EZERU IELAS PELDVIETA" — Satellite image © Esri

Ezeru ielas peldvieta is an official bathing water on the Lielupe River in Riga, Latvia. The bathing water is monitored and classified according to European Union Directive 2006/7/EK requirements. Water quality is assessed based on microbiological indicators including Escherichia coli and intestinal enterococci, and cyanobacterial blooms are monitored. The bathing water profile provides detailed analysis of factors affecting water quality to support management measures.

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Water

The Lielupe River. This is an inland water body used for bathing and recreation.

Location

Ezeru ielas peldvieta is located on the Lielupe River in Riga, Latvia. It is one of 57 officially designated bathing waters in Latvia.

Season

The bathing season is monitored according to monitoring periods defined by EU Directive 2006/7/EK.

Water Quality

Water quality is classified according to four categories: excellent quality, good quality, sufficient quality, and poor quality. Classification is based on four years of monitoring data using microbiological indicators (Escherichia coli and intestinal enterococci) and cyanobacterial bloom observations. Long-term quality assessment applies statistical criteria based on 95th percentile for excellent and good classifications, and 90th percentile for sufficient quality.

Risks

Potential risks include fecal contamination from wastewater, cyanobacterial blooms, and diffuse pollution from urban areas and agriculture.