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Too polluted to protect? Gov announces new reform to Bathing Water Regulations.

The government announcement on Bathing Water Regulations could create more barriers to improving water quality in England and Wales, putting the health of water users at risk.

One of the reforms could mean that a swimming spot that is deemed too polluted and expensive to fix, is unable to receive bathing water status.

The Ripple Effect: The citizen scientists investigating their recreational waters
River Severn gets real-time water quality sensors, thanks to bathing water status
Photo credit: TazzyBro
Manningtree wild swimmers bid for bathing water status

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