Former Olympic rower Sir Steve Redgrave says river pollution at Henley is a 'deep concern'.
High levels of phosphates, nitrates and harmful bacteria were detected in June by environmental charity River Action
High levels of phosphates, nitrates and harmful bacteria were detected in June by environmental charity River Action.Thames Water said it would upgrade Henley Sewage Treatment Works by 2025, reducing discharges in wet weather.Regatta chairman Sir Steve Redgrave said sewage pollution at Henley was a "deep concern"
High levels of intestinal enterococci bacteria - another marker of human or animal faeces - were also detected."Ecologically damaging" levels of phosphates and nitrates were found in most of the samples taken over the four weeks of testing, the charity added. The charity's chief executive James Wallace said: "The results of this citizen science prove the dire state of England's capital river. Wildlife along the Thames is collapsing and river users are at serious risk."
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