Nõo Veskijärv — bathing-water quality and weather
Current conditions
Latest measurements (2026 season)
Latest test: 2026-06-15
E. coli: 94 CFU/100 ml
Enterococci: 10 CFU/100 ml
Assessment: Complies with standards
2 measurements this season — see all
| Date | E. coli | Enterococci | Assessment: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 94 | 10 | Complies with standards |
| 2026-05-18 | 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: EE00503009NOOVESKI
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Beach
The Nõo Veskijärv beach lies on a lakeshore in Tartu County, 9 km northeast of Elva and 16 km southwest of Tartu. In all 5 monitored seasons the water quality has been excellent. The nearest weather post is Tartu-Tõravere, 3.8 km away. Regular monitoring by the Health Board is carried out under the EU Bathing Water Directive.
Local climate
| Month | Avg °C | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Precip mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4.3 | -2.3 | -6.5 | 43.1 |
| Feb | -4.7 | -2.3 | -7.3 | 42.1 |
| Mar | -1.0 | 2.3 | -4.3 | 36.9 |
| Apr | 5.5 | 9.8 | 1.3 | 41.8 |
| May | 11.3 | 15.5 | 6.6 | 57.7 |
| Jun | 15.9 | 19.7 | 11.6 | 82.7 |
| Jul | 18.3 | 21.9 | 14.3 | 71.8 |
| Aug | 17.1 | 20.7 | 13.5 | 80.4 |
| Sep | 12.3 | 15.5 | 9.2 | 53.4 |
| Oct | 6.4 | 8.8 | 4.1 | 62.6 |
| Nov | 1.6 | 3.2 | -0.2 | 55.4 |
| Dec | -2.4 | -0.7 | -4.4 | 45.8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the bathing-water quality?
The latest Health Board bathing-water measurement (2026-06-15): E. coli 94 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 18.3°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 Nõo Veskijärv a safe place to swim?
Nõo Veskijärv 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.