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 The Blue Flag is a well-recognised, well respected eco-label, awarded to beaches and marinas with excellent environmental management. Imperative
There must be compliance with the standards and requirements corresponding to those of the EU Bathing Water Directive
There must be compliance with the standards and requirements for sewage treatment and effluent quality such as are contained in the EU Urban Waste Water Directive
There must be no industrial or sewage related discharges affecting the beach area · There must be an emergency plan in place to cope with pollution accidents
Guideline
There should be no algae or other vegetation allowed to accumulate and decay on the beach
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION & INFORMATION
Imperative
Bathing water quality and Blue Flag information must be posted at the beach
There must be five environmental education activities offered to the public
There must be information publicly displayed on protected sites and species in the area of the beach
There must be prompt public warnings incase of gross pollution or other dangers
The beach regulations and code of conduct must be posted on the beach
Guideline
There should be a permanent Environmental Interpretation Centre dealing with the coastal environment
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Imperative
There must be an environmental plan for the development and use of the coastal area of the community
There must be sufficient litter bins on the beach to keep it clean
The beach must be cleaned on a regular basis; daily in the peak season
Recreational activities on and in the vicinity of the beach must not interfere with nature protection.
There must be no camping, unauthorised driving or dumping on the beach
SAFETY & SERVICES
Imperative
The beach must have easy and safe access
There must be management of beach use to prevent potential conflicts between users.
There must be sufficient and clean public toilets by the beach, the sewage disposal of which is controlled
There must be sufficient lifeguards or lifesaving equipment to ensure response to an emergency anywhere on the Blue Flag beach.
Recreational activities in the beach area must not endanger any beach user
First aid must be available on the beach
The access of dogs and domestic animals to the beach must be restricted and controlled
There must be access and facilities for people with disabilities at at least one beach in each area
The beach facilities must be properly maintained
Guideline
There should be a free source of drinking water
There should be public telephones available by the beach (At beaches where there are no lifeguards, this criteria is Imperative)
There should be facilities for receiving recyclable waste materials
Sustainable transport such as walking, cycling and public transportation should be promoted in the area of the beach
The National Blue Flag Jury and the European Jury reserve the right to refuse the Blue Flag to beaches in communities where the authorities are responsible for current violations of environmental regulations or otherwise act or follow conditions contradictory to the objectives and the spirit of the Blue Flag Campaign.
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