Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 608 in Riga on July 6, 2010 (pr. No 34 10. §) rules on bathing water monitoring, quality assurance and requirements for public information Issued in accordance with the water management act article 5, tenth part 6 and 10 and article 22 of the fifth part i. General questions 1. determines: 1.1. requirements for the monitoring of bathing water;
1.2. the bathing water quality assessment and grading procedures;
1.3. measures in the set of bathing water quality and human health;
1.4. requirements for public information on the quality of bathing water.
2. the provisions do not apply to swimming pools and curative waters, as well as artificially created confined waters separated from surface water and groundwater.
3. the health inspection of the bathing water in accordance with the monitoring plan in the calendar every year from 15 May to 15 September (hereinafter referred to as the bathing season) water quality monitoring legislation on bathing hygiene requirements laid down in bathing.
4. For bathing responsible person or entity whose property or possession in the swimming, but bathing is located on municipal land and its management, the municipality concerned (hereinafter referred to as the owner of bathing) during the bathing season on their budget, subject to the requirements of this regulation, have the right to: 4.1. take their bathing water quality monitoring and assessment, which are not included in the State budget to the list of monitored bathing;
4.2. perform additional monitoring of the top of the bathing time intervals or outside during the bathing season, which is included in the State budget to the list of monitored bathing.
5. Information about this rule referred to in paragraph 4, the monitoring results of the laboratories in question has been tested the samples of bathing water, as well as the testing methods used by bathing the holder until the health inspection on 31 October. Health inspection monitoring results shall be included in the set of bathing water quality data. In the set of bathing water quality data used in the set of bathing water quality assessment.
6. samples of bathing water are entitled to test laboratory, which is accredited by the national agency "Latvian National Accreditation Bureau" according to the standard EN ISO/IEC17025: EN 2005 "the competence of testing and calibration laboratories-General requirements" and for which the Ministry of Economic Affairs has published a notice in the newspaper ' Journal of Latvia ".
II. requirements for the monitoring of bathing water health inspectorates 7 each year to 15 April in the Ministry of health submitted to the monitoring calendar plan of those terms referred to in paragraph 3, bathing the control time. The Ministry of health to the year's 30 April approves the monitoring calendar plan.
8. Monitoring shall be carried out within four days after the monitoring calendar to the date specified in the plan. Information gathered from monitoring consists of the set of bathing water quality data.
9. Exemptions from the monitoring calendar plan may not more than once every four years in emergency situations if the circumstances which affect the quality of the bathing water in that particular area. The monitoring plan contained in the calendar control bathing resume as soon as possible after the end of the emergency.
10. The bathing water sampling permanent observation sites where many swimmers or is expected to the largest pollution risks according to the description of the bathing water, subject to the following requirements: 10.1. one water samples taken before the start of each bathing season. Taking into account the relevant results obtained in samples of water quality indicators, each bathing season takes and analyses not less than four water samples;
10.2. between water sampling to determine the time intervals evenly distributed throughout the bathing season. This interval does not exceed one month;
10.3. If short-term pollution, in addition to having another water sample. For short-term pollution is considered this provision 1. microbiological contamination referred to in the annex, if it is clearly identifiable reason and it does not affect the quality of the bathing water quality for more than 72 hours. If, in addition to the water sample taken in quality indicators found within limits, the previous water sample where the microbiological pollution detected, not included in the set of bathing water quality data. If necessary to ensure the quality of bathing water assessment the required number of samples of water, additional water samples taken within seven days after the end of the short-term pollution.
11. The quality of bathing water shall be established in accordance with the provisions of annexes 1 and 2. Bathing water quality is allowed to use other methods of analysis, if they are equivalent to the provisions of annex 1 and 3 the reference methods of analysis referred to in and meet this provision in annex 2.
12. having bathing water sampling to determine its compliance with the rules referred to in annex 1, in addition to: 12.1. Visual observations of distribution of cyanobacteria to promptly detect water blooms and swimmers health risks, especially if the bathing water profile indicates that the possible spread of cyanobacteria;
12.2. Visual observations to establish the pollution of bathing water with any type of floating and other waste (such as petroleum products, glass or plastic);
12.3. Visual observations to detect contamination by surface active substances, as shown by the colourful longer-lasting foam.  
III. The bathing water quality assessment and classification procedure 13. Health inspection at the end of each bathing season assessed each of the rules referred to in paragraph 3, bathing water quality, taking into account the quality of the bathing water quality data for the last four years (including the last bathing season) and 1 and 4 of these regulations the requirements referred to in the annex.
14. on the basis of the provisions referred to in paragraph 13 of the bathing water quality assessment, health inspection in accordance with the provisions of annex 4 of these requirements in the bathing water is classified according to its quality: for 14.1. low quality of bathing water;
14.2. sufficient quality bathing water;
14.3. a good quality bathing water;
14.4. excellent quality of bathing water.
15. The bathing water assessment, on the basis of the set of bathing water quality data, summarizing water quality indicators for less than four bathing seasons if: authorized 15.1. bathing is fixed;
15.2. are changes that may affect the quality of the bathing water classification in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 14. In this case, the bathing water is assessed on the basis of the set of bathing water quality data, which is only the results of the analysis of the water samples taken by the change in quality of the bathing water classification;
15.3. the bathing water quality is already evaluated according to the laws and regulations on surface and groundwater quality. In this case, the use of appropriate information, obtained in accordance with the regulations, considering that the number of faecal coliforms parameter is equivalent to the provisions listed in annex 1 of the Escherichia coli count.
16. the bathing water quality data used to assess the quality of bathing water during the last four years or less in the period under this provision under point 15 above requirements, include no fewer than 16 water sample.
17. in the light of the assessment of the quality of bathing water, the bathing water of one body of water can be split or combine in one group where: 17.1. bathing waters adjacent;
17.2. the bathing water quality in the previous four years are assessed in a similar manner according to the requirements of this regulation;
17.3. the bathing water profile will identify common risk factors or show that there are no risks.
18. the health inspection of the quality of bathing water evaluated immediately after each water sample was taken pursuant to the provisions listed in annex 3.
IV. Measures in the set of bathing water quality and human health 19. limited liability company "Latvian environment, geology and Meteorology Centre" in cooperation with the health inspection for the river basin district management plans include measures to: 19.1. increase the number of bathing water complies with the brilliant quality good;
19.2. prevent an accumulation of Macroalgal beds and marine phytoplankton excessive penetration causes if they according to these regulations, paragraph 24 and 25 above requirements can harm human health.
20. when the bathing water classified as of low quality water, beginning with the next bathing season after water classification, shall take the following measures: 20.1. Health inspection, taking into account the bathing water quality assessment shall be the bathing prohibition or recommends appropriate bathing in swimming, to avoid damage to human health;
20.2. the health inspection according to competency indicate the causes and reasons why the water quality is not sufficient;
20.3. the owner of bathing take measures to prevent, reduce or eliminate the causes of pollution;

20.4. the health inspectorate and the owner public bathing information according to the requirements of this regulation.
21. when the bathing water classified as of low quality water for five consecutive years, health inspection, taking into account the quality of the bathing water quality assessment shall be a permanent bathing prohibition or recommends not to swim until you reach enough of the bathing water quality.
22. when the bathing water profile indicates that it will not be classified as a sufficient quality water, or the achievement of this objective requires a disproportionate costs, the Ministry of health shall prepare appropriate amendments to the legislation to remove the bathing bathing from the list, or send a request to the municipality in whose territory the bathing of the design included.
23. the situations that adversely affect the quality of bathing water and endangering the health of bathers, or if there is reasonable suspicion that the possible adverse effects (unexpected situation), health inspection, taking into account the bathing water quality assessment shall be temporary bathing prohibition or recommends a while swimming.
24. The health inspection finds the spread of cyanobacteria (such as observed in water blooms) and there is reason to believe that it can harm human health, the health inspectorate determines the appropriate bathing bathing prohibition, on notice to the media.
25. when the bathing water profile indicates a potential of Macroalgal beds or excessive spread of marine phytoplankton, the health inspectorate appreciates how this will affect the health of bathers, and, if necessary, taking into account the bathing water quality assessment shall be the bathing prohibition or recommends appropriate bathing swimming, not notifying the media.
26. If the bathing water is contaminated with floating and other waste (such as petroleum products, glass, plastic, or surface active substances), the following measures are carried out: 26.1. Health inspections assess how pollution will affect the health of bathers, and, if necessary, taking into account the bathing water quality assessment shall be the bathing prohibition or recommends appropriate bathing swimming, not notifying the media;
26.2. The national environmental service determined the reasons for the pollution;
26.3. the owner of the bathing after elimination of the causes of pollution shall take the necessary measures for the treatment of bathing water from pollution;
26.4. the health inspection carried out by the extraordinary quality of the bathing water in Visual observations.
27. by paragraph 18 of these rules in the set of bathing water quality tests, the health inspectorate determined or swimming is allowed, swimming is not recommended or swimming is prohibited.
28. when the bathing water quality determined by the cross-border impact, the Ministry of environment and the Ministry of health according to the law "on 17 March 1992, the Convention on transboundary watercourses and International Lakes protection and use of the Protocol on water and health" cooperates with the neighbouring countries concerned and the competent authorities shall coordinate the measures to prevent adverse effects on bathing water, as well as to ensure the appropriate exchange of information.   
V. public information requirements concerning the management of bathing water quality and public involvement 29. Health inspections after the bathing water quality results within the shortest possible period of examination results shall be published in the internet home page of the health inspection, as well as if in the set of bathing water quality deteriorated, provides media and owner of bathing following information on bathing water quality monitoring has been carried out on Government budget allocations: 29.1. every year before the start of the bathing season, the bathing of the list;
29.2. the bathing water quality assessment and classification results, as well as the quality of the bathing water profile according to the legislation on bathing water profile;
29.3. each bathing water quality monitoring results;
29.4. the poor quality bathing water pollution sources and the measures taken to prevent the pollution of bathing water and analyse its causes;
29.5. the bathing prohibition or advice against bathing in concerned, stating the reasons therefor;
18.4. If the bathing water is subject to short-term pollution: 29.6.1. warning if predictable short-term pollution or threat thereof is possible, and information about its expected duration;
29.6.2. notice that the quality of the bathing water found short-term pollution;
29.6.3. information about conditions that could cause short-term pollution;
29.6.4. information about the causes of short-term pollution and the measures taken to prevent the pollution of bathing water and analyse its causes;
29.6.5. information on the number of days in the previous bathing season, which had been banned from swimming or had advised against short-term pollution;
18.5. the nature of the emergency and the expected duration;
29.8. the delisting on bathing bathing bathing the deletion of the list and the reasons;
29.9. permanent ban on swimming or bathing in the concerned recommendations against the ban or the reasons for the recommendation.
30. the owner of the bathing during the bathing season to ensure straightforward site would be available the following: 30.1. the current classification of bathing water quality;
30.2. the permission to swim in or on the bathing prohibition or advice against bathing in concerned, stating the reasons. The following information shall be understood using simple signs or symbols;
30.3. the health inspection of the bathing water prepared by the General description in a clear and understandable manner, based on the bathing water profile established in accordance to the laws of the bathing water profile;
18.9. If the bathing water is found to short-term pollution: 30.4.1. a statement that the bathing water have found short-term pollution;
30.4.2. information on the number of days in the previous bathing season, which had been banned from swimming or had advised against short-term pollution;
30.4.3. warning if is expected short-term pollution or threat thereof as possible;
5. on the nature of the emergency and the expected duration;
19.0. delisting of bathing bathing the list and the reasons for it;
19.1. a permanent bathing prohibition or advice against bathing in concerned, as well as the prohibition of, or the reasons for the recommendation;
19.1. points to the health inspection website on the internet and other sources, where more detailed information on the quality of bathing water.
31. the health inspection website internet public information inserted into opportunities to engage in voluntary monitoring of bathing water quality in the Visual performance of the set of bathing water quality observations, as well as opportunities to participate in from the State budgetary allocations for the establishment of a list of monitored bathing, updating and renewal. Health Inspectorate evaluated the proposals submitted and, if they are reasonably taken into account.
32. the health inspection website on the internet creates a site where the public can give suggestions, ask questions, make comments or complaints about this provision requirements.
Vi. European Commission information 33. Ministry of health each year before the start of the bathing season, submit to the European Commission in these rules referred to in paragraph 3 of the list is based of the bathing, any changes compared to the previous year.
34. the health inspection each year up to December 31, shall be submitted to the European Commission with the following information: 34.1. the bathing water monitoring results and the assessment of the previous bathing season;
21.3. the monitoring indicators used analysis methods, which differ from these rules in annex 1 the methods, rationale given;
21.3. derogating from the provisions in annex 2 requirements relating to bathing water sampling, giving the reasons;
21.4. where implementation of the plan of the monitoring calendar to the previous bathing season had ended;
34.5. the significant management measures undertaken.
VII. Closing questions 35. Be declared unenforceable in the Cabinet on July 7, 2008 rules no 523 "rules on bathing water monitoring, quality assurance and requirements for public information" (Latvian journal, 2008, 108 no).
36. paragraph 10 of these rules, and 29.2.12.1 requirements referred to in the description of the bathing water, as well as the provisions of paragraph 25 and 17.3. and 30.3. subparagraph shall enter into force on 24 March 2011.
37. This provision. 29 and 30 above information is provided immediately after the acquisition, but not later than 15 may 2012. Where possible, information shall also be a geospatial information format.
38. The provisions referred to in paragraph 3, the owner of bathing by 2015. on 15 September, ensure that bathing water will meet the at least sufficient quality bathing water requirements.
Informative reference to European Union directive

The rules included provisions arising from the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 February 2006, Directive 2006/7/EC concerning the management of bathing water quality and Directive 76/160/EEC.
Prime Minister v. dombrovsky Health Minister instead of Minister of Home Affairs l. – Mūrniec annex 1. The Cabinet of Ministers of 6 July 2010 on Regulation No 608 bathing water monitoring indicators and quality criteria i. inland waterways no PO box
Score excellent quality Good Enough quality the quality of the reference method of analysis 1.
Intestinal enterococci (KVV3/100 ml) 2001 4001 3302 LVS EN ISO 7899-1:2006 "water quality. Intestinal enterococci identification and tracking. Part 1: Mikrometod (the most likely number method) for surface water and sewage "or LVS EN ISO 7899-2:2006" water quality. Intestinal enterococci identification and tracking. Part 2: membrane filtration method "2.
Escherichia coli (KVV3/100 ml) 5001 10001 9002 LVS EN ISO 9308-1:2006 "water quality. Escherichia coli and coliform bacteria detection and tracking. Part 1: membrane filtration method "or LVS EN ISO 9308-3:2006 ' water quality. Escherichia coli and coliform bacteria detection and tracking. Part 3: Mikrometod (most likely), e. coli detection and tracking of surface water and waste water of "notes".
1 in accordance with the Cabinet of Ministers of 6 July 2010 No. 608 of the provisions of the "regulations concerning the management of bathing water quality monitoring, and public awareness of the requirements" set out in annex 4.95 percentile calculation procedures.
2 under the Cabinet 6 July 2010 No. 608 of the provisions of the "regulations concerning the management of bathing water quality monitoring, and public awareness of the requirements" set out in annex 4.90. calculation procedure percentile.
3 CFU: colony-forming units.
II. Coastal and transitional waters no PO box
Score excellent quality Good Enough quality the quality of the reference method of analysis 1.
Intestinal enterococci (KVV3/100 ml) 1001 2001 1852 LVS EN ISO 7899-1:2006 "water quality. Intestinal enterococci identification and tracking. Part 1: Mikrometod (the most likely number method) for surface water and sewage "or LVS EN ISO 7899-2:2006" water quality. Intestinal enterococci identification and tracking. Part 2: membrane filtration method "2.
Escherichia coli (KVV3/100 ml) 2501 5001 5002 LVS EN ISO 9308-1:2006 "water quality. Escherichia coli and coliform bacteria detection and tracking. Part 1: membrane filtration method "or LVS EN ISO 9308-3:2006 ' water quality. Escherichia coli and coliform bacteria detection and tracking. Part 3: Mikrometod (most likely), e. coli detection and tracking of surface water and waste water of "notes".
1 in accordance with the Cabinet of Ministers of 6 July 2010 No. 608 of the provisions of the "regulations concerning the management of bathing water quality monitoring, and public awareness of the requirements" set out in annex 4.95 percentile calculation procedures.
2 under the Cabinet 6 July 2010 No. 608 of the provisions of the "regulations concerning the management of bathing water quality monitoring, and public awareness of the requirements" set out in annex 4.90. calculation procedure percentile.
3 CFU: colony-forming units.
The Health Minister, the Minister of Interior l. Mūrniec annex 2 Cabinet 6 July 2010 regulations no 608 requirements for bathing water sampling of microbiological analysis 1. If possible, water samples taken 30 centimetres below the surface. The water is at least one metre deep. If necessary, water samples taken from the boat.
2. Water sampling bottle meets one of the following requirements: 2.1. autoclave sterilized them not less than 15 minutes at a temperature of 121 ° C;
2.2. the dry sterilization of 160 ° C to 170 ° C for not less than one hour;
2.3. the irradiated sample containers of water received in sterile packaging directly from the manufacturer.
3. Water sampling: 3.1 water sample bottles (containers) is dependent on the amount of water that needs to be checked. Minimum bottle (container) is 250 ml. 3.2. bottles water sample (container) is from the transparent and non-coloured material (glass or plastic – polypropylene or polietēn);
3.3. to water samples would be sterile, sampler to prevent accidental pollution;
3.4. the water sample is clearly marked with indelible ink on the bottle (container) and makes the mark of water sampling form.
4. Water storage and transport of samples before analysis: 4.1 all stages of transport to the water sample is protected from light (especially from direct sunlight);
4.2. water samples until arrival at the laboratory is kept at a temperature of around 4 ° C cold box or refrigerator (depending on weather). If the transport to the laboratory takes more than four hours, to transport the water sample in the refrigerator;
4.3. in the period between sampling and analysis should be as short as possible. It is recommended to analyse the water sample at the same working day. If this is not possible, water sample analyzed no later than 24 hours after sampling. Until then, water samples are stored in the dark at 4 ° C ± 3 ° c.
The Health Minister, the Minister of Interior l. Mūrniec annex 3 Cabinet 6 July 2010 Regulation No. 608 of the bathing water quality assessment indicators immediate, limit values and analysis methods no PO box
Pointer threshold reference method of analysis 1.
Intestinal enterococci (CFU/100 ml) 100 LVS EN ISO 7899-1:2006 "water quality. Intestinal enterococci identification and tracking. Part 1: Mikrometod (the most likely number method) for surface water and sewage "or LVS EN ISO 7899-2:2006" water quality. Intestinal enterococci identification and tracking. Part 2: membrane filtration method "2.
Escherichia coli (CFU/100 ml) 2000 LVS EN ISO 9308-1:2006 "water quality. Escherichia coli and coliform bacteria detection and tracking. Part 1: membrane filtration method "or LVS EN ISO 9308-3:2006 ' water quality. Escherichia coli and coliform bacteria detection and tracking. Part 3: Mikrometod (most likely), e. coli detection and tracking of surface water and waste water "3.
Cyanobacteria and other phytoplankton algal blooms may not be Visual inspection 4.
Oil products are not specific to the odours and floating-film and Visual Sensory test 5.
Surface active agents Not blowing ilgnoturīg Visual inspection 6.
Contamination with floating and other waste may not be Visual inspection note. CFU-colony-forming units.
The Health Minister, the Minister of Interior l. Mūrniec 4. Annex Cabinet 6 July 2010 regulations no 608 requirements for bathing water quality assessment and classification of Bathing water 1 classified as of low quality water, the bathing water quality data for the last assessment period, the percentile values (a) (b) microbiological indicators is lower (c) than sufficient value set Cabinet 6 July 2010 No. 608 of the provisions of the "regulations concerning the management of bathing water monitoring , quality assurance and requirements for public information "in annex 1.
2. bathing water classified as sufficient water: when the quality of the bathing water quality data for the last assessment period, the percentile values for microbiological indicators is equal to or higher than (d) sufficient value set Cabinet 6 July 2010 No. 608 of the provisions of the "regulations concerning the management of bathing water quality monitoring and public information requirements" in annex 1;
2.2. If the bathing water is found, but short-term pollution: 2.2.1. are made according to the management, including pollution situation monitoring, early warning and monitoring, so as not to put at risk, warn the swimmers, or, if necessary, determining bathing prohibition;
2.2.2. the appropriate management measures to prevent, reduce or eliminate the causes of pollution;
2.2.3. the number of samples of water that short-term pollution were not taken into account under the Cabinet 6 July 2010 No. 608 of the provisions of the "regulations concerning the management of bathing water monitoring, quality assurance and requirements of public information", the last paragraph 10.3 the evaluation period does not exceed 15% of the total number of samples that were provided for in the monitoring plan of the calendar for the period in question, or not more than one sample per bathing season.
3. bathing water classified as good quality water: 3.1 if the quality of the bathing water quality data for the last assessment period, the percentile values for microbiological indicators is equal to or higher than the value of good quality set Cabinet 6 July 2010 No. 608 of the provisions of the "regulations concerning the management of bathing water quality monitoring and public information requirements" in annex 1;
3.2. If the bathing water is found, but short-term pollution: 3.2.1. are made according to the management, including pollution situation monitoring, early warning and monitoring, so as not to put at risk, warn the swimmers, or, if necessary, determining bathing prohibition;

3.2.2. is adequate management measures to prevent, reduce or eliminate the causes of pollution;
3.2.3. the number of samples of water that short-term pollution were not taken into account under the Cabinet 6 July 2010 No. 608 of the provisions of the "regulations concerning the management of bathing water monitoring, quality assurance and requirements of public information", the last paragraph 10.3 the evaluation period does not exceed 15% of the total number of samples that were provided for in the monitoring plan of the calendar for the period in question, or not more than one sample per bathing season.
4. the quality of the bathing water classified as excellent quality water: 4.1 if the quality of the bathing water quality data for the last assessment period, the percentile values for microbiological indicators is equal to or higher than the value of the excellent quality of the Cabinet 6 July 2010 No. 608 of the provisions of the "regulations concerning the management of bathing water quality monitoring and public information requirements" in annex 1;
4.2. If the bathing water is found, but short-term pollution: 4.2.1 are made according to the management, including pollution situation monitoring, early warning and monitoring, so as not to put at risk, warn the swimmers, or, if necessary, determining bathing prohibition;
4.2.2. performing the appropriate management measures to prevent, reduce or eliminate the causes of pollution;
4.2.3. water samples, the number of short-term pollution were not taken into account under the Cabinet 6 July 2010 No. 608 of the provisions of the "regulations concerning the management of bathing water monitoring, quality assurance and requirements of public information", the last paragraph 10.3 the evaluation period does not exceed 15% of the total number of samples that were provided for in the monitoring plan of the calendar for the period in question, or not more than one sample per bathing season.
The notes.
1. (a) the final evaluation period has a particular bathing season, the last four bathing season or period which is less than the last four bathing seasons if they respect the Cabinet 6 July 2010 No. 608 of the provisions of the "regulations concerning the management of bathing water monitoring, quality assurance and requirements to the public" in paragraph 14.
2. (b) Percentile is calculated on the basis of possible normal distribution density function to all the particular bathing water microbiological indicators of values expressed in the form: 1 log10) calculates the log10 value of all values of microbiological indicators relevant data line (if the value is zero, take the log10 value from the analytical method used in smaller limit of detection);
2) calculates all the obtained value of the arithmetic mean log10 value (µ);
3) calculate the standard deviation of the log10 value of all derived (σ);
4. the upper 90 percentile) values determined using the following formula: in the top 90 percentile = antilog (µ + 1.282 σ);
5. the upper 95 percentile) value is determined using the following formula: upper 95 percentile = antilog. (µ + 1.65 σ).
3. (c) higher concentration values expressed in cfu/100 ml. (d) 4 lower concentration values expressed in cfu/100 ml. Health Minister, Minister of Interior of Mūrniec L.