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Swimmers told to avoid London's only Thames bathing spot due to 'toxic algae'
The regulator said the bloom can produce toxins harmful to people and pets and has activated advice against bathing notices.
- On Tuesday, the Environment Agency issued a formal notice warning swimmers to avoid the River Thames at Ham and Kingston in London due to a toxic blue-green algal bloom.
- Designated as the capital's first bathing water on May 15, the site has experienced rapid algal growth, which thrives in warm, dry weather conditions currently affecting the region.
- Marlene Lawrence, founder of the Teddington Bluetits, reported developing a painful rash after swimming on Sunday, as toxins can cause skin irritation and illness if swallowed.
- Campaigners from Save Our Lands and River expressed concern for public health, citing the nearby Hogsmill Sewage Treatment Works' recent failure in an environment audit regarding storm sewage storage.
- A new assessment revealed that just 14.3 per cent of England's rivers, lakes, and coastal waters currently maintain good ecological health, highlighting a broader environmental crisis.
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Swimmers issued urgent warning over toxic algae at London bathing spot
Swimmers have been issued a warning over toxic algae at a London bathing spot.A toxic bloom of blue-green algae has forced the Environment Agency to warn swimmers away from the Ham and Kingston stretch of the Thames, London's first officially designated river bathing water, which only received its status in May.The regulator issued a formal notice on Tuesday said: "Bathing is not advised, due to pollution from harmful algae."The non-tidal site, …
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