Water campaigner cautious on using new bathing site
A water campaigner has expressed caution regarding the new bathing site at Pangbourne Meadow, despite its recent designation by the government. James Wallace from River Action highlighted the potential risks of pollution, particularly from the River Pang, which feeds into the area. The Environment Agency will monitor water quality during the bathing season, but swimmers are advised to remain vigilant about pollution levels.
- ▪Pangbourne Meadow has been designated as one of 13 new swimming spots in the UK.
- ▪James Wallace warns that the River Pang has high pollution levels that could affect swimmers' health.
- ▪The Environment Agency will test the water quality from May to September and publish the results.
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Water campaigner cautious on using new bathing siteJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAlexander StevanovicSouth of EnglandBBCJames Wallace from River Action says swimmers should remain cautious while swimming in Pangbourne MeadowA campaigner for clean waterways has said there is a risk of pollution, despite part of the River Thames being granted bathing status by the government.Last week the stream at Pangbourne Meadow has become one of 13 new designated swimming spots in the UK.However, James Wallace from River Action said the safety levels depends on factors including how polluted the River Pang has been, which feeds in further upstream.Thames Water said it would "continue to work closely with the Environment Agency to understand our impact at the locations and where upgrades to…
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