BATHING WATER
April 1st, 2005
BY KEITH NUTHALL
BRITISH and French surfers have demonstrated in Brussels pushing the European Parliament to broaden the scope of the European Union bathing water directive to better protect the health of recreational water users. However, they are opposed by the British Canoe Union, which warns that over-tough rules could cause private landowners to close lakes and ponds to the public.
BRITISH and French surfers have demonstrated in Brussels pushing the European Parliament to broaden the scope of the European Union bathing water directive to better protect the health of recreational water users. However, they are opposed by the British Canoe Union, which warns that over-tough rules could cause private landowners to close lakes and ponds to the public.
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