The River Medway is severely polluted, containing dangerous chemicals like 1,4-dichlorobenzene and chrysene, which pose significant health risks to humans and wildlife.
Angus Kennedy from Rochester Rowing Club expresses concern for safety, stating that the contamination has shifted from drowning risks to health risks from swallowing polluted water.
The Environment Agency's testing shows that the River Medway has alarming levels of various industrial and harmful chemicals, impacting its safety for public and ecological health.
The pollution in the River Medway is not just a matter of aesthetics; it poses serious health risks, including cancer and genetic defects for aquatic life.
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