'Alarmingly high' levels of E.coli found in River Thames just days before Henley regatta

There are concerns of an "alarmingly high" level of the E.coli bacteria in part of the River Thames used for next week's Henley Royal Regatta. Almost half the 27 tests during May and June failed to meet bathing standards, making the water unsafe for swimming, according to campaign group River Action.

We applaud them for their actions and hope everyone competing in the Regatta stays healthy. As we saw at the recent university Boat Race in London on the River Thames, there is a risk that rowers can become unwell from waterborne pathogens which not only affects their race but puts their health and sport at risk.”Mr Wallace blamed the river pollution on Thames Water. “The river pollution is most likely the fault of Thames Water.

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