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Given that unofficial bathing sites are less strictly monitored for potential health risks (if at all) and thus no management is done, their water quality (and thus bathing safety) may remain unknown. For such waters, the implementation of other directives supporting good environmental status is even more important. Sites where bathing is officially prohibited due to ‘poor’ water quality might still be visited by bathers. At such sites, information boards offering advice against bathing and explanations of possible health risks are required. Bathing prohibition information is also communicated through the press, social media and local websites. Monitoring as set by BWD must continue to support ecological restoration measures if implemented.