How to read bathing-water information

Before looking for a coloured indicator, identify the beach and its correct bathing-water area.

On the Ministry of Health’s Portale Acque, search for the municipality, zoom in and select an area to view analytical data.

Check the latest sampling date and any prohibitions or local orders.

A quality classification and an individual seasonal test are different types of information and need their proper context.

ARPACAL carries out the region’s official monitoring through microbiological analysis.

A review describing clear water records a visual impression, rather than a laboratory result.

Use results matched to the specific bathing-water area and check their update date.

Consult the portal and local notices directly before visiting, particularly when the available information is older.

Our geographical map helps you find places, but it is not a live health-status map.