Southend Chalkwell water quality history

Explore historical Environment Agency samples and annual bathing water classifications for Southend Chalkwell in Southend-on-Sea.

Chalkwell Beach is a long, narrow, sandy beach in a residential area just to the west of Southend-on-Sea town centre. The beach is popular with young families and windsurfers.

Available sample history
2003 to 2026
Samples
504
Latest official classification
Good (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
2025GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2024GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2023GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2022GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2021GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2019GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2018SufficientOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2017GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2016GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2015GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2014SufficientOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2013SufficientOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2012SufficientOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2011PoorOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2010PoorOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2009SufficientHistorical estimate
2008SufficientHistorical estimate
2007SufficientHistorical estimate
2006SufficientHistorical estimate
2005SufficientHistorical estimate
2004SufficientHistorical estimate
2003GoodHistorical 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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