Colwick Country Park (West Lake) water quality history

Explore historical Environment Agency samples and annual bathing water classifications for Colwick Country Park (West Lake) in City of Nottingham.

West Lake is located within the south west corner of Colwick Country Park, Nottingham formed originally from gravel workings. Access to the swimming area is via a floating pontoon or a concrete slipway next to the adventure centre. There is no beach but there is a grassy area around the lake. West Lake is also a coarse fishery and is used for canoeing and sailing by the adventure centre.

Available sample history
2013 to 2026
Samples
254
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
2018GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2017ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2016ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2015ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2014ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2013ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment

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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