Baden-Württemberg: These swimming lakes are a no-go this year!

Baden-Württemberg: These swimming lakes are a no-go this year!

In Baden-Württemberg there are gratifying news for all bathing enthusiasts: the water quality in almost all bathing lakes in the state is excellent. The Ministry of Health has assessed 311 regularly monitored bathing areas and found that 97% are suitable as "very good" or "good" for bathing. Health Minister Manne Lucha emphasizes that the water quality in European comparison is above average. However, special attention should be paid to some bathing lakes.

For the current bathing season, which started on June 1st and lasts until September 15, the Ministry advises to caution in certain places. The situation at Sunthauser See in Bad Dürrheim is particularly critical, which has been blocked since 2021 due to increased microbiological stress. The bathing is also discouraged at the Metzisweiler Weiher in Bad Wurzach, since increased microbiological content has been determined.

bathing lakes with sufficient quality

In addition, there are four bathing spots in which the water quality was classified as "sufficient":

• bathing lake book in Rainau (Ostalbkreis)
• reservoir in Mulfingen (Hohenlohekreis)
• bathing lake Hermuthausen in Ingelfingen (Hohenlohekreis)
• Baggersee Eggenstein in Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen (Karlsruhe district)

The hygienic loads in swimming lakes are often the result of heavy rain or a high number of water birds. The Ministry is absolutely advisable to observe the current recommendations, information and warnings for the bathing lakes in order to guarantee carefree bathing pleasure.

regular monitoring

In order to ensure water quality, the health authorities remove samples during the bathing season. These are checked for bacterial loads and the hygienic overall situation of the bathing areas. In special cases, such as after intensive rainfalls, more frequent controls are also carried out. This ensures that the bathers can safely enjoy the waters. It is advisable to consult the interactive bathing water card, which is provided by the ministry, in order to always be informed about the current water qualities.

If you are interested in water quality in other parts of Germany, you can see a Germany -wide card on the website of the Federal Environment Office. In the last bathing season, 2,291 bathing waters were examined nationwide, almost 91% of which were given the grade "excellent". This means that the quality of the bathing water in Germany remains good to very good, which also benefits the holidaymakers in Baden-Württemberg. However, it should be noted that bathing in rivers is often advised because they are not officially controlled and can have microbiological contaminants.

For a relaxing day at the bathing lake, information is the be -all and end -all. The bathing water card is available online in interactive form and is updated regularly to provide all bathing enthusiasts with current information. Therefore, you should always consult the latest data before your visit.