Põlva Paisjärv — bathing-water quality and weather
Current conditions
Latest measurements (2026 season)
Latest test: 2026-06-16
E. coli: 10 CFU/100 ml
Enterococci: 5 CFU/100 ml
Assessment: Complies with standards
2 measurements this season — see all
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | 10 | 5 | Complies with standards |
| 2026-05-19 | 4 | 2 | Complies with standards |
Bathing-water quality
Latest EU monitoring assessment: Excellent (2021–2024)
The EU class is a rolling assessment of the last four bathing seasons; 2021–2024 is the newest published by the EEA. This season's individual samples are shown above.
Quality trend (2014–2024):
Data: EEA Bathing Water Quality (CC-BY 4.0) · Health Board bathing-water monitoring · EEA: EE00502014POLVAP
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Beach
Põlva Paisjärv bathing beach lies on a lake shore in Põlva County. It is a few minutes' walk from the town of Põlva. Assessments from the last 10 monitored seasons: 6× excellent, 1× good, 2× sufficient, 1× poor. The nearest weather station is Piigaste, 14.1 km away. The Health Board carries out bathing-water monitoring every summer in accordance with the requirements of the EU directive.
Local climate
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4.3 | -2.4 | -6.5 | 41.6 |
| Feb | -4.7 | -2.2 | -7.3 | 40.3 |
| Mar | -0.8 | 2.6 | -4.1 | 36.4 |
| Apr | 5.8 | 10.1 | 1.4 | 42.3 |
| May | 11.6 | 15.8 | 6.9 | 62.8 |
| Jun | 16.2 | 20.0 | 11.8 | 85.0 |
| Jul | 18.6 | 22.2 | 14.5 | 72.9 |
| Aug | 17.3 | 20.9 | 13.6 | 80.4 |
| Sep | 12.3 | 15.6 | 9.3 | 54.9 |
| Oct | 6.4 | 8.9 | 4.2 | 61.4 |
| Nov | 1.5 | 3.2 | -0.3 | 55.4 |
| Dec | -2.5 | -0.8 | -4.4 | 43.5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bathing-water quality?
The latest Health Board bathing-water measurement (2026-06-16): E. coli 10 CFU/100 ml, enterococci 5 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 18.6°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 Põlva Paisjärv a safe place to swim?
Põlva Paisjärv 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.