Summer lust in Schleswig-Holstein: Top water quality for bathing friends!

Summer lust in Schleswig-Holstein: Top water quality for bathing friends!

in Schleswig-Holstein, the bathing water enjoys excellent water quality at the beginning of the 2025 bathing season. The Ministry of Health has announced that there are around 330 bathing water in the region, which can now be used by water sports lovers and those seeking relaxation. So far, about 235 samples have been taken to check the quality of the waters. In this context, Health Minister Kerstin von der Ceiling (CDU) praises the commitment of the municipalities for the preservation of these high standards, but also appeals to the population to behave considerably in order to continue to ensure water quality. The current measurements can be called up on the website Schleswig-holstein.de and are continuously updated by the end of the bathroom season on September 15th

The monitoring of bathing water also brings challenges. Natural risks should not be underestimated in free waters. For example, cerky, algae flowers and fire jellyfish can represent dangerous side effects when bathing. In addition, the heating of the coastal waters can promote the appearance of bacteria such as vibrions. These bacteria can be found at temperatures above 20 degrees Celsius in the Baltic Sea and, in rare cases, cause serious illnesses. Information about these risks is communicated promptly by the responsible health authorities to protect water sports enthusiasts and swimmers.

natural risks in detail

In addition to the bacteria already mentioned, bathers must also be aware of the other potential dangers. The most common problems are algae flowers that are favored by rising water temperatures. These phenomena can lead to bath warnings or even bathing bans. Especially in warmer years, toxic blue algae can occur that damage the waters and limit the use of the bathing areas. These algae can occur in different shapes, from hardly visible single cells that make the water appear cloudy, to large, visible lumps on the water surface.

Furthermore, cercaria is a risk, especially after fair weather periods in inland lakes. Although they only cause harmless, itchy wheels, they can cloud bathing pleasure. Another focus should be on bathers on the Petermännchen, a toxic fish that can occur in flat waters. The contact can cause painful injuries, which is why anglers should exercise caution when dealing with these fish.

With the beginning of summer, all water sports enthusiasts and bathers should be aware of the potential dangers in order to be able to enjoy their stay in nature carefree. It is therefore advisable to regularly find out about the current water quality and always pay attention to information from the health authorities.