The Warren, Hay On Wye
Caution
This spot is classified Sufficient — it meets the minimum bathing-water standard, but it's the lowest passing grade.
Checked against the Environment Agency (England) · data last changed 3 hours ago.
Recent sample results
The last 12 bacterial samples published by the Environment Agency (England), most recent on the right. Counts are per 100 ml of water.
Dashed line: 500 E. coli per 100 ml, the Bathing Water Directive guide value for coastal / transitional waters.
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul | 117 | 97 | — |
| 6 Jul | 54 | 10 | — |
| 16 Jun | 45 | 18 | — |
| 27 May | 10 | 10 | — |
| 11 May | 18 | 10 | — |
| 11 Sept | 260 | 89 | — |
A bathing water's official classification is calculated from percentiles across four bathing seasons, not from any single sample — so one high reading doesn't mean a spot is unsafe, and one low reading doesn't mean it's clean today.
Official water quality
Classified Sufficient in 2025.
Official bathing-water profileCommon questions
- Can you swim at The Warren, Hay On Wye right now?
- The Warren, Hay On Wye is currently marked "Caution". This spot is classified Sufficient — it meets the minimum bathing-water standard, but it's the lowest passing grade. This reflects the latest data published by the Environment Agency (England). Conditions change quickly — always assess the water yourself before entering.
- What is the water quality like at The Warren, Hay On Wye?
- the Environment Agency (England) classified The Warren, Hay On Wye as Sufficient in 2025. Classifications are a rolling assessment of bacterial samples taken over four bathing seasons, measured against E. coli and intestinal enterococci limits set by the EU Bathing Water Directive.
- Is there a swimming ban or warning at The Warren, Hay On Wye?
- There are no active bathing restrictions published by the Environment Agency (England) for The Warren, Hay On Wye. That is not a guarantee of safety — assess conditions yourself.