The number of monitored bathing waters in England rated as poor and unfit for swimming has more than doubled, from 18 to 37.

Over the last six years, there has been a clear pattern: the countries with the cleanest rivers and seas have publicly owned water companies. Only 7 countries have an average (2018-2023) of 90% or ...

England have met minimum water quality standards, with 85% of bathing waters being rated as 'good' or 'excellent', new annual figures released today show. The 2024 statistics on English coastal and ...