Aidu Tehisjärv — bathing-water quality and weather
Bathing-water quality
Latest EU monitoring assessment: Excellent (2022)
10-year quality trend (2012–2022):
Data: EEA Bathing Water Quality (CC-BY 4.0) · Health Board bathing-water monitoring · EEA: EE00501003AIDU
5-day forecast
Hourly forecast
Latest measurements (2025 season)
Latest test: 2025-08-13
E. coli: <30 CFU/100 ml
Enterococci: <10 CFU/100 ml
Assessment: Vastab normile
6 measurements this season — see all
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-13 | <30 | <10 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-07-25 | 10 | 0 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-07-17 | <30 | <30 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-06-26 | 106 | 80 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-06-19 | 80 | <30 | Vastab normile |
| 2025-05-26 | <10 | <30 | Vastab normile |
Beach
Aidu Tehisjärv is a lakeside beach in Jõgeva County. It lies 9 km west of Jõgeva and 18 km east of Põltsamaa. Since monitoring began (2020), water quality has been excellent. The Jõgeva weather station is 9.7 km away. Official monitoring: Health Board, EU Bathing Water Directive (2006/7/EC).
- Coordinates: 58,7416° N, 26,2468° E
- County: Jõgeva County
- Bathing-site type: lake water
Local climate
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4.5 | -2.5 | -6.7 | 44.9 |
| Feb | -5.0 | -2.7 | -7.5 | 43.2 |
| Mar | -1.4 | 1.8 | -4.7 | 35.9 |
| Apr | 5.1 | 9.4 | 0.8 | 39.1 |
| May | 10.9 | 15.2 | 6.2 | 52.6 |
| Jun | 15.6 | 19.4 | 11.2 | 82.2 |
| Jul | 18.1 | 21.7 | 14.0 | 68.5 |
| Aug | 16.8 | 20.4 | 13.2 | 78.4 |
| Sep | 12.0 | 15.2 | 8.9 | 52.5 |
| Oct | 6.2 | 8.6 | 3.9 | 61.5 |
| Nov | 1.4 | 3.0 | -0.4 | 54.2 |
| Dec | -2.6 | -0.8 | -4.5 | 48.7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bathing-water quality?
The latest Health Board bathing-water measurement (2025-08-13): E. coli <30 CFU/100 ml, enterococci <10 CFU/100 ml. EU Bathing Water Directive long-term classification: excellent.
When is the best time to swim?
The swimming season usually lasts from early June to late August. The warmest month, July, averages 18.1°C, and the water is warmest in the second half of July.
How warm is the water in summer?
Lake water usually warms to 18–22 °C in midsummer, and more in shallow shoreline water. You can see the current water temperature on puhub's water layer.
Is Aidu Tehisjärv a safe place to swim?
Aidu Tehisjärv is an official, EEA-registered bathing beach whose water is monitored by the Health Board. There may not be a permanent lifeguard, so swim in the marked area and watch the weather.