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85% EU Bathing Waters Rated 'Excellent' in 2024

6/21/2025

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In 2024, a remarkable 85% of bathing waters across the EU, Albania, and Switzerland achieved 'excellent' quality, with Cyprus shining at an impressive 99.2%. The European Environment Agency revealed that only 1.5% of sites fell short. This progress is attributed to better monitoring and wastewater treatment, though the shadow of chemical pollution still looms.

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In 2024, a remarkable 85% of bathing waters across the EU, Albania, and Switzerland achieved 'excellent' quality, with Cyprus shining at an impressive 99.2%. The European Environment Agency revealed that only 1.5% of sites fell short. This progress is attributed to better monitoring and wastewater treatment, though the shadow of chemical pollution still looms.