Pabrades

Lithuania River 1 - Excellent

Žeimenos River bathing area located in Pabradė, Švenčioniai district, Lithuania. The bathing spot is situated in a depression with semi-natural shoreline featuring sand and grass. The beach is approximately 50 meters long with an average water depth of 0.4 meters and a maximum depth of 1.80 meters. The area has capacity for about 50 swimmers during peak season under favorable weather conditions. Water quality from 2018 to 2024 has consistently met excellent quality requirements in compliance with EU Directive 2006/7/EB.

Reviews

No reviews yet.

Write a review

Photos

Upload a photo

Water

Žeimena River, part of the Nemunas River basin. Average annual flow rate: 23.5 m³/s. Average water depth: 0.4 meters. Maximum water depth: 1.80 meters. Beach length: 50 meters. Predominant sediment type: sand. Average annual rainfall in the sub-basin: 767 mm. Highest rainfall in August, lowest in May. Highest flow rates occur in April, lowest in July.

Location

Pabradė town, Švenčioniai district, Lithuania. Coordinates: X=54.9801, Y=25.7664. The bathing area is managed by the Švenčioniai District Municipality Administration's Agriculture Department.

Facilities

One toilet. Children's playground. Benches for rest. Four underground waste collection containers. Trash bins placed near seating areas. Domestic pets are prohibited.

Water Quality

Water quality classified as excellent from 2018 to 2024 according to EU Directive 2006/7/EB standards. Monitoring results show compliance with excellent quality requirements. Short-term pollution events possible during heavy rainfall, typically resolving within 1–2 days after rainfall ceases. Short-term pollution was identified on 2023-07-18 when microbiological testing indicated non-compliance with Lithuanian hygiene standard HN 92:2018.

Risks

Short-term pollution possible during heavy rainfall events. Potential surface runoff from Bajorėlių Street and surrounding residential areas. Wastewater discharge point (code Nr. 860015) located 2 kilometers away from the swimming area, discharging domestic and industrial waste. Fishing ponds located upstream may be pollution sources. The bathing area is situated in a depression, making it susceptible to surface runoff from surrounding terrain.