The public is no longer satisfied with just having the coast as a bathing destination: they want to be able to do it in rivers, too
Tech Talk podcast: The five-minute bathing water explainer
What civil engineers need to know about river quality
The what, why and how of bathing waters for rivers are summarised in this Tech Talk, including some of the history, and the challenges and opportunities facing engineers.
Learning outcomes
After listening to this podcast, you will:
- Have a clear understanding of what directives govern bathing waters
- Understand how a river is designated Bathing Water Status, and what metrics are used to measure the quality of bathing waters
- Have an idea of the many factors that can affect a river’s quality, and some of the potential solutions to improve quality
- Understand more about the political, economic and social landscape and the different parties involved in seeking, approving and maintaining Bathing Water Status and improving water quality
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Linking our work back to the UN SDGs is a core part of the ICE’s plan and mission. This content ties in with the following SDGs:
- SDG 3: Good health and wellbeing
- SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation
