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Since April 2003, the microbiological quality of coastal waters in Reykjavik has been observed. Samples are taken at 12 locations along the coastline. The vigilance will take place from April to October of each year.

The Health Department and the Energy Department also monitor the dilution zone of the receptacles of the waste water purification plants. It also carries out regular health surveillance of the Yellow Coast in Nauthólsvík.

Detail

The main sources of pollution in the coastal waters of Reykjavík are over water/overflow of pumping stations, improper connection of schoolyards, natural sources – birds and animals and dumping of scoops from ships and small boats. The National Health Service regularly monitors the city's coastal waters, but one of the functions of the health boards is to monitor compliance with the provisions of Regulation no. 796/1999 on the compliance with the standards for the prevention of pollution of water.

Attenuation Factors and Criteria

Factors under observation: temperature, faecal coliforms/enterococci. Skv. reg. no. 796/1999 for microbial contamination is considered acceptable if waters fall into category I-II (for details on environmental limits for different substances, see the accompanying regulation no. 796–1999

Water quality monitoring

In 2010, a report on the monitoring of coastal aquifers was published in 2003 - 2010.

See the Water Quality Watchdog Report
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Department of Health

Inquiries and/or Tips

  • Interview hours Mon-Fri at 08:30-9:00
  • Email: health surveillance@reykjavik.is
  • Borgartun 12–14, 105 Reykjavik
  • Telephone 411 1111