Slight improvement in water quality at bathing sites, new figures show
Summary
New figures show a slight improvement in water quality at bathing sites in England, with 93% meeting minimum standards for bacteria levels. The percentage of sites rated "poor" has decreased, but campaigners still express concerns about river water quality and associated health risks.Key Facts
- 93% of 449 monitored bathing sites met minimum water quality standards for bacteria levels this year.
- The percentage of sites rated "poor" decreased from 8% to 7%.
- The Environment Agency monitors water quality from May to September annually in rivers, lakes, and seas.
- Pollution affecting water quality comes from sewage spills, agriculture, and weather conditions.
- In recent years, more bathing sites have been added, which complicates comparisons.
- The government plans to strengthen water quality management through new reforms.
- Campaigners remain worried about the health risks of swimming in some rivers despite improvements.
- England's water companies received poor environmental performance marks last year due to increased pollution incidents.
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