Nestled within City of Nottingham, Midlands, Colwick Country Park (West Lake) provides a welcoming lakeside setting. Having been designated as an official bathing water site in 2013, the location undergoes routine water quality assessments, currently rated Excellent. 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 an inland lake bathing water. Inland lakes and reservoirs have low water circulation compared to tidal waters, meaning bacterial levels can persist longer after rainfall.
Severn Trent 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 2013. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.
Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the City of Nottingham area.
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