Dossier
Faecal bacteria contamination
Coverage of Faecal bacteria contamination in the Nexus archive.
- 'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announced
Water quality tests have found excessive bacteria linked to faeces at 12 of 14 designated river bathing sites in England. Health authorities are advising against swimming at the majority of these locations due to contamination risks. More river bathing sites have been announced despite these concerning findings.
- 'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announced
Water quality tests have found dangerous bacteria levels at 12 of 14 designated river bathing sites in England, with contamination linked to faecal matter. Health authorities are advising against swimming at the majority of these locations as new bathing sites are being announced.