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flag In 2024, a record number of England's swimming spots failed water quality standards, with only 64.2% rated as "excellent."

flag In 2024, one in twelve of England's official swimming spots failed to meet water quality standards, with 37 out of 450 sites rated as poor. flag The number of failing sites reached a record high, with two-thirds of newly designated spots failing. flag While 91.8% of sites met minimum standards, only 64.2% were rated as "excellent." flag Coastal waters fared better than inland waters, with 95% of coastal sites meeting standards compared to just 53% of rivers. flag Campaigners call for a revamp of the monitoring system, citing flaws like seasonal testing limitations and inadequate sample coverage.

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