Verevi Järv — bathing-water quality and weather
Current conditions
Latest measurements (2026 season)
Latest test: 2026-06-22
E. coli: 44 CFU/100 ml
Enterococci: 28 CFU/100 ml
Assessment: Complies with standards
3 measurements this season — see all
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | 44 | 28 | Complies with standards |
| 2026-06-16 | 283 | 285 | Complies with standards |
| 2026-05-19 | 34 | 0 | Complies with standards |
Bathing-water quality
Latest EU monitoring assessment: Good (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: EE00503020VEREV
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Beach
Verevi Järv is a lake in Tartu County with an official public beach. It lies 3 km northwest of the town of Elva. In all 11 monitored seasons the water quality has been at least good. The nearest weather station is Elva, 2.6 km away. Periodic water monitoring is carried out under the supervision of the Health Board (EU Bathing Water Directive).
Local climate
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4.2 | -2.3 | -6.4 | 43.4 |
| Feb | -4.6 | -2.3 | -7.2 | 42.2 |
| Mar | -0.9 | 2.4 | -4.2 | 36.9 |
| Apr | 5.6 | 9.9 | 1.4 | 41.8 |
| May | 11.4 | 15.5 | 6.7 | 57.0 |
| Jun | 16.0 | 19.7 | 11.6 | 82.7 |
| Jul | 18.4 | 21.9 | 14.4 | 71.3 |
| Aug | 17.2 | 20.7 | 13.6 | 80.4 |
| Sep | 12.3 | 15.5 | 9.3 | 52.7 |
| Oct | 6.5 | 8.9 | 4.2 | 63.3 |
| Nov | 1.7 | 3.3 | -0.1 | 56.1 |
| Dec | -2.4 | -0.6 | -4.3 | 46.0 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bathing-water quality?
The latest Health Board bathing-water measurement (2026-06-22): E. coli 44 CFU/100 ml, enterococci 28 CFU/100 ml. EU Bathing Water Directive long-term classification: good.
When is the best time to swim?
The swimming season usually lasts from early June to late August. The warmest month, July, averages 18.4°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 Verevi Järv a safe place to swim?
Verevi Järv 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.