bathing water is not closed bathing water is permanently closed if classified as “poor” for five consecutive years or Member State released permanent bathing prohibition or advice against bathing -if closed due to bad quality, it needs to be monitored; -if closed due to other reasons that prevent sampling (e.g. renovation, not accessible due to construction activities nearby), the monitoring is not needed. Closed bathing water that is monitored can be assessed (can get Class “1” or “2” or “3” or “4”). If closed bathing water is not monitored, Class is “11”. bathing water is temporarily closed for a part of one season or the entire season, but not permanently closed