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The report shows that 85 per cent of the monitored sites achieved the highest “excellent” quality rating. Coastal waters outperformed inland rivers and lakes due to natural water circulation and the quicker dilution of contaminants. However, nearly 300 locations across the bloc failed to meet basic safety thresholds, leading to immediate swimming bans. The main cause? Agricultural run-off and sewage overflows during periods of heavy rainfall. Historically, EU authorities struggled with recurring industrial chemical contamination and inadequate urban wastewater infrastructure. Frequent discharges of untreated sewage directly into public waterways forced unexpected beach closures during peak tourism months. Earlier management frameworks…

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