Riiska Järv

Estonia Lake 1 - Excellent

Riiska bathing area is located in Tõrva, Valgamaa, Estonia. It is situated on Riiska lake and designated for swimming and bathing activities. The bathing area is clearly marked for public use and is managed in accordance with EU bathing water directives and Estonian legislation. This profile was established on 15 January 2011 and reviewed on 27 November 2013.

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Water

Riiska lake, a freshwater body used for bathing.

Location

Tõrva city, Valgamaa county, Estonia. Riiska lake.

Season

Official bathing season defined as 1 June to 31 August.

Water Quality

Water quality monitoring conducted between 2009 and 2013. Classification standards applied according to Regulation No. 74 of the Government of the Republic of Estonia regarding requirements for bathing water and bathing beaches.

Risks

Potential pollution sources identified that may affect bathing water quality. Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) blooms monitored as potential toxic hazard. Short-term pollution events possible.