New report on the value of Scottish bathing waters and the influence of bathing water quality
CEP, with partners Economics for the Environment Consultancy (eftec) and experts from The South West Research Company (SWRC), University of St Andrews, University of Surrey and Mercatus Research, were commissioned by the Scottish Government to undertake a study on the value of bathing waters and the influence of bathing water quality in Scotland.
The project developed a detailed and quantifiable socio-economic understanding of the current and future value of bathing water quality to Scotland, and how water quality influences bathers, beach users and the national and local economies. CEP led on the literature review and qualitative aspects of the research, including carrying out focus groups with local communities and businesses in coastal locations across Scotland, and the synthesis of evidence concerning different perspectives on value.
The final report from the project has now been published: The value of bathing waters and the influence of bathing water quality: Final Research Report
A literature review was undertaken at the start of the project and is also available on the Scottish Government website.
For more information contact Clare Twigger-Ross (Technical Director)