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‘Poor’ quality swimming spots double to reach highest level in nine years

The number of monitored bathing waters in England rated as poor and unfit for swimming has more than doubled from 18 to 37 according to recent figures.
450 sites were regularly monitored this summer, with 92% reaching minimum standards, down from 96% last year.
The charity will "continue to work with local councils and the Environment Agency, and pressure Thames Water to tackle this pollution.

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Ilkley Gazette

Bathing spot in Ilkley fails water quality standards

ILKLEY’S bathing water status at the River Wharfe has been rated poor following testing by the Environment Agency.

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Number of swimming spots failing on water quality doubles in 2024

The proportion of bathing waters rated poor rose to a new high of 8.2% as newly designated sites struggle with pollution problems.

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ITV

Number of swimming spots failing water quality standards double in a year

The Environment Agency monitored water quality of 450 sites and found 8.2% of them had failed tests - leading 37 areas to be classified as "poor".

4 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Lancaster Post

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