Over Two-Thirds of Adults Won’t Swim in UK Waters Due to Sewage Spills | ITV News

Apr 25, 2024

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ITV News has learned that over two-thirds of Brits will avoid swimming or entering our rivers and the sea because of pollution fears.

Last year, water companies in England dumped sewage in our waterways for a total of 3.6 million hours.

That figure was up 54% from the number of sewage spills in 2022.

Contained within the spills is human waste, wet wipes, and sanitary products.