Challaborough water quality history

Explore historical Environment Agency samples and annual bathing water classifications for Challaborough in South Hams.

Challaborough is on the south coast of Devon. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 350 metres wide, surrounded by cliffs and sand dunes. A stream flows onto the beach to the sea.

Available sample history
1988 to 2026
Samples
766
Latest official classification
Excellent (2025)

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Annual classification history

Official assessments and historical estimates are labelled separately. Missing years are not filled in.

Available annual results, newest first
YearClassificationAssessment source
2025ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2024ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2023ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2022ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2021ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2019ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2018ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2017ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2016ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2015ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2014ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2013ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2012GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2011GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2010GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2009GoodHistorical estimate
2008GoodHistorical estimate
2007GoodHistorical estimate
2006GoodHistorical estimate
2005GoodHistorical estimate
2004GoodHistorical estimate
2003GoodHistorical estimate
2002GoodHistorical estimate
2001GoodHistorical estimate
2000GoodHistorical estimate
1999GoodHistorical estimate
1998ExcellentHistorical estimate
1997ExcellentHistorical estimate
1996ExcellentHistorical estimate
1995GoodHistorical estimate
1994GoodHistorical estimate
1993GoodHistorical estimate
1992GoodHistorical estimate
1991GoodHistorical estimate
1990ExcellentHistorical estimate
1989Not assessedHistorical estimate
1988Not assessedHistorical estimate

Source: Environment Agency / Swimfo. Data retrieved 16 October 2026. Historical trends do not describe conditions today; check Swimfo and local notices for current advice.

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