Winter swimming season is here – read our tips for swimmers

The winter swimming season has started. There are ten winter swimming places in Espoo, two in Kirkkonummi and one in Kauniainen.

Espoo Region Environmental Health Services monitors bathing water quality during the winter swimming season based on a risk assessment by taking two or more samples, depending on the location.

Bathing water samples are examined for faecal bacteria. Espoo Region Environmental Health Services also carries out inspections at the winter swimming places. The results of the bathing water samples can be found on the city website (in Finnish). Water temperatures can be found on the www.ulkoliikunta.fi website(external link, opens in a new window).

It is important to observe good hygiene at the swimming places, as swimmers’ behaviour has a significant impact on water quality. Please follow these instructions to help maintain good bathing water quality.

•    Only visit the beach in good health.
•    If you have been ill with diarrhoea or vomiting, you should avoid swimming for approximately two weeks.
•    Take care of personal hygiene.
•    Use the showers and toilets available at the beach.

Do not swallow bathing water.