Event Brief
Don't swim at 12 of 14 river bathing sites
Filed: May 15, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET
Summary: Too much bacteria linked to faeces was found at almost all England’s designated river bathing sites.
WHO: England’s designated river bathing sites
WHAT: Bacteria linked to faeces found at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, prompting a 'don't swim' warning.
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 12:13 AM ET
WHERE: England
WHY: Excess bacteria linked to faeces was found at almost all designated river bathing sites.
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