This runs from Seaham Hall north towards Ryhope.
Quality standards are set by the EU Bathing Water Directive to make sure bathing waters are clean and healthy.
Bathing water quality requirements
Requirements set out by the Bathing Water Directive.
Complies with the highest standards
Complies with the high standards
Meets the standards
Fails to meet the standards
Overflow statuses and meanings
Normal conditions
No overflow points
An overflow has occurred which may affect bathing water quality
There is currently no information available from the monitors
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