A map of bivalve mollusc harvesting areas in England and Wales, classified based on E. coli contamination levels. The dataset defines seven classification categories, from Class A for direct consumption to Prohibited, under two regulatory systems: annual/temporary and long-term. The data is provided by the Government Digital Service.
Use Cases
- Mapping shellfish harvesting zones based on defined classification categories.
- Assessing water quality and food safety risks based on E. coli contamination levels.
- Planning shellfish purification or treatment processes based on zone classification.
- Monitoring regulatory compliance for shellfish production areas.
Strengths
- Defines seven specific classification categories with clear E. coli thresholds.
- Distinguishes between two regulatory classification systems: annual/temporary and long-term.
- Based on monitoring data referenced in EC Regulations 853/2004 and 2073/2005.
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.
Provenance
- Source
- Government Digital Service
- Collection Method
- Likely compiled from environmental monitoring of E. coli in shellfish flesh.
- Time Range
- null
- Freshness
- unknown
- Geography
- England and Wales