"The first-ever bathing spot on the River Thames in London is among 13 new sites to open on Friday as the official bathing season begins. Across the season, until September 30, 464 sites across England's coasts, rivers and lakes will be subject to regular water quality testing to give people a better idea of the state of the water they are swimming, paddling or enjoying water sports in."
"The site at Ham and Kingston becomes the first on the river in London to have the designated status, as of Friday. It marks a milestone moment for improved water quality in the river, which had been declared biologically dead in the 1950s because of pollution."
"Other new spots include the filming location for TV drama Broadchurch, popular beaches, a meadow and river site in the area that inspired The Wind In The Willows, as well as a spot in Yorkshire where the River Swale flows in waterfalls over limestone steps."
"Their official bathing status follows a public consultation which saw 90 per cent of responders back their designation and a record number endorse the Ham and Kingston site."
Thirteen new official bathing sites open as England’s bathing season begins, with regular water quality testing across the season until September 30. A total of 464 sites across England’s coasts, rivers, and lakes will be monitored to inform people about water conditions for swimming, paddling, and water sports. Ham and Kingston becomes the first designated bathing spot on the River Thames in London, marking progress after the river was declared biologically dead in the 1950s due to pollution. The new sites include locations tied to Broadchurch, popular beaches, and a meadow and river site connected to The Wind in the Willows, plus a Yorkshire spot where the River Swale flows over limestone steps. Designations follow a public consultation with 90% support for the sites and a record endorsement for Ham and Kingston.
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