'Don't Swim' Warnings in Place at Nearly All of England's Official River Bathing Sites The Environment Agency's latest river bathing site designations have sparked both hope and frustration among those who advocate for cleaner waterways.
The addition of six new sites, including a first location on the River Thames in London, means more areas will be monitored for contamination from bacteria linked to human and animal faeces.
However, a closer look at the numbers reveals a concerning trend: 12 out of 14 existing inland river locations tested by the Environment Agency had unacceptable levels of E. coli.