Crap Towns / Freshwater and Totland / Bathing water
How dirty is the water near Freshwater and Totland?
All 2 bathing waters in or within 2 km of Freshwater and Totland were rated Excellent in 2025. Across England, 297 of the 451 bathing waters (65.9%) were rated Excellent and 32 (7.1%) Poor.
| Bathing water | 2025 rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colwell Bay | Excellent | In town |
| Totland Bay | Excellent | In town |
| Town | Distance | Rated Excellent |
|---|---|---|
| Barton on Sea | 11.4 km | 3 of 3 |
| Christchurch | 16.9 km | 8 of 8 |
| Cowes | 16.9 km | 3 of 3 |
| East Cowes | 19.0 km | 2 of 2 |
| Freshwater and Totland | – | 2 of 2 |
| New Milton | 12.5 km | 2 of 2 |