Official annual classification
ZWEM- EN SURFCENTRUM BALK, BALK
2025: GoodNot a live safety signal. This is an annual official classification. Temporary pollution, algae, weather, currents or closures may change current conditions. Check the competent authority before swimming.
Quality history
Historical annual classifications from the EEA record, where available.
2025Good
2024Good
2023Good
2022Sufficient
2021Sufficient
2020Sufficient
2019Not classified
2018Poor
2017Poor
2016Poor
2015Poor
History summary
0 of 10 classified seasons in the 2015–2025 record are Excellent; the previous classified season (2024) was Good.
Nearby official bathing waters
Closest records in Netherlands by straight-line distance. This is not road distance or a live safety ranking.
ELAHUIZEN DE LANGE HOEK, ELAHUIZEN
Lake · Excellent4.3 kmINDIJK, INDIJK
Lake · Sufficient4.3 kmHEEG, HEEG
Lake · Good6.4 kmDE HEGE GERZEN, OUDEMIRDUM
Lake · Good9.0 kmLEMSTERSTRAND, LEMMER
Lake · Good9.7 km
Lake · Excellent4.3 kmINDIJK, INDIJK
Lake · Sufficient4.3 kmHEEG, HEEG
Lake · Good6.4 kmDE HEGE GERZEN, OUDEMIRDUM
Lake · Good9.0 kmLEMSTERSTRAND, LEMMER
Lake · Good9.7 km
Official source
Data source: European Environment Agency (EEA); bathing-water data and coordinates are reported by national authorities. Imported for this site on 2026-09-14.
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