environment
'Don't swim' warnings in place at nearly all of England's official river bathing sites
England's Rivers Remain Polluted. Campaigners Have Known This for Years. Now There Are Signs.
What Happened
The UK Environment Agency has issued 'do not swim' warnings at nearly all of England's officially designated river bathing sites. The warnings reflect elevated levels of bacteria and pollutants — primarily from sewage and agricultural runoff — that make swimming a health risk. England only has a ...
What's In Your Control
Whether you swim in a river without first checking water quality ratings (don't). Whether you support organisations like The Rivers Trust or Surfers Against Sewage that are actively campaigning for...
