Pühajärv

Estonia Lake 1 - Excellent

Pühajärve Ranna is a bathing beach located in Estonia. The bathing water profile was created on 19 August 2009 and is subject to periodic updates according to monitoring requirements or changes in water quality. The profile was developed through collaboration between the Health Protection Inspectorate, local authorities, environmental agencies, and scientific institutions as part of the implementation of EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC.

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Water

Pühajärve is a lake in Estonia used for bathing purposes. Specific measurements of area, depth, and flow rate are not provided in the profile summary.

Location

Pühajärve Ranna is located in Otepää Parish. Parking availability is not specified.

Water Quality

Water quality is assessed according to EU Directive 76/160/EEC and the new Directive 2006/7/EC. Microbiological and physico-chemical analyses were conducted from 2004 to 2008. The profile identifies potential pollution sources affecting bathing water quality. Detailed monitoring results are documented in attached annexes.

Risks

Potential risks include short-term pollution, other pollution sources, cyanobacterial blooms producing potentially toxic substances, macroalgae, and phytoplankton occurrence.