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Only 1 in 7 of England’s rivers, lakes and estuaries meet ecological standards
Only 1 in 7 of England’s rivers, lakes and estuaries meet ecological standards. A charity stated that Environment Agency data suggests that the country's waters are considered among the filthiest in Europe.
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