Bathing Waters

A berdeen has an extensive sandy beach which is approximately 4km long, an area of Aberdeen Beach has been classified as 'designated bathing water' under The Bathing Waters (Scotland) Regulations 2008.  There is a potential threat to water quality at Aberdeen's designated bathing water from surface water urban drainage, agricultural run off, storm water sewage overflows and direct treated sewage arising from rainfall driven short term pollution events.  These events are expected to last 1-2 days depending on the duration of the rainfall and may result in elevated bacteria levels compared to dry weather conditions.

During the bathing season (1 June to 15 September 2011), an electronic message sign displays SEPA's daily water quality prediction and
signage. This is located adjacent to Aberdeen Beach.

Reporting pollution

To report a possible pollution incident, contact SEPA's 24 hour pollution hotline 0800 807060.

For beach cleaning and litter pollution, contact:

• Aberdeen City Council
  Housing and Environment
  Environmental Services.
  38 Powis Terrace
  Kittybrewster
  Aberdeen, AB25 3RF
  Tel: 01224 489273
  Fax: 01224 489270

Additional sources of information

• Aberdeen Beach Bathing Water Profile

Water quality improvement planning for the Scotland river basin district and the North East Scotland area:

• River Basin Planning
• North East Scotland River Basin Planning

Contacts

• Environmental Health and Trading Standards
  Housing and Environment
  Business Hub15
  3rd Floor South
  Marischal College
  Broad Street
  Aberdeen
  AB10 1AB
  Phone: 01224 523737
  Fax: 01224 647333
  Email: poll@aberdeencity.gov.uk