Shocking state of Britain’s waters revealed . . . potentially deadly bacteria double – the Independent

Surge in coastlines, rivers and lakes with unsafe levels of E coli and intestinal enterococci due to sewage spills…
Win for wild swimmers as government pledges crackdown on water pollution in bathing spots – the Independent

Plans are being considered to increase the protection of England and Wales’ 550 water bathing spots from beyond the summer months and see the number expended to include popular surfing spots…