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6 Aug 2026

Vast majority of England’s waters polluted by sewage

North of England Correspondent

The vast majority of England’s rivers, lakes and coastal waters are polluted, according to a new survey by the Environment Agency.

Its research found just 14% are in good ecological health while not a single body of water is safe from toxic chemicals. Our north of England correspondent Clare Fallon was live on the River Aire for us.