High Levels of E coli Found in River Thames Ahead of Oxbridge Boat Race

Published: 27 March 2024 at 08:38

Campaign group River Action discovered alarmingly high levels of E coli bacteria along a stretch of the River Thames, with an average of 2,869 colony forming units (CFU) per 100ml of water found near Hammersmith Bridge. The source of pollution is believed to be Thames Water discharging sewage into the river, with recorded levels almost ten times higher than \'poor\' bathing water standards. The contamination comes ahead of the historic Oxbridge Boat Race this weekend between the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford, prompting new guidance from River Action, British Rowing, and The Rivers Trust.

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