Government proposes testing bathing waters in England and Wales all year round

Sites currently only tested for dangerous pollution during ‘bathing season’ from May to SeptemberBathing waters in England and Wales could be tested all year round in a government shake-up to water pollution rules.At the moment, designated bathing sites are only tested for dangerous pollution that could make swimmers sick during the “bathing season”, which runs from May to September. Continue reading...

Government proposes testing bathing waters in England and Wales all year round

Sites currently only tested for dangerous pollution during ‘bathing season’ from May to September

Bathing waters in England and Wales could be tested all year round in a government shake-up to water pollution rules.

At the moment, designated bathing sites are only tested for dangerous pollution that could make swimmers sick during the “bathing season”, which runs from May to September. Continue reading...