All bodies of water in England polluted with toxic chemicals, official data shows
Official Environment Agency data reveals that every surface water body in England has failed to meet 'good chemical status' due to persistent toxic pollutants. The report notes that full recovery is not expected until 2063, citing chemicals like mercury and PFAS as primary contributors.
Rubbish and debris in a partially dry section of the Rochdale canal in central Manchester last September. Rubbish and debris in a partially dry section of the Rochdale canal in central Manchester last September. Water All bodies of water in England polluted with toxic chemicals, official data shows Environment Agency assessments find just 14.3% of country’s surface waters in good ecological status
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