Situated along the South East coast in Folkestone and Hythe, Sandgate Granville Parade offers bathers a coastal environment. Environment Agency monitoring has evaluated the location since 2026, giving it an official annual rating of pending. 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.
No compliance history or monitoring status is available for this bathing water profile for the current monitoring cycle.
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.
Southern Water Services 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 2026. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.
Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the Folkestone and Hythe area.
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