Plymouth Firestone Bay is a coastal bathing spot situated in City of Plymouth, South West. Designated as an official bathing water site in 2023, the site is monitored regularly by environmental authorities and holds a current annual water quality rating of Excellent. The area provides a café nearby for visitors. In addition, dogs are permitted during winter months.
Sediment type has not yet been recorded for this site. Underfoot conditions and bank composition may vary.
Water quality is classified as excellent, meeting the highest cleanliness standards. Bacterial counts (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) are consistently low, posing negligible health risks.
This bathing water is generally resilient and has a low risk of quality degradation after heavy summer storm events.
Tested weekly by the Environment Agency England for bacteria levels (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) between May and September.
Monitored as a coastal beach. Coastal beaches are subject to tidal flows and marine dilution, whereas inland lakes/rivers suffer from low water circulation, meaning bacteria can linger longer.
South West Water Limited is the regional utility responsible for waste water treatment, sewage infrastructure, and storm overflow management in this catchment area.
Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 2023. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.
Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the City of Plymouth area.
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