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flag Swimming in Melbourne’s Yarra River remains banned due to unsafe E. coli levels from stormwater and animal waste, despite long-term water quality improvements.

flag Swimming in Melbourne’s Yarra River near the CBD remains banned due to persistent E. coli pollution from stormwater runoff, primarily from animal waste, with levels often exceeding safe limits after rain and in warmer months. flag Despite decades of industrial and urban pollution, water quality has improved significantly, with stable microbial levels over 12 years, including during pandemic lockdowns. flag Environmental groups and scientists highlight progress toward swimmability, inspired by global efforts like Paris’s Seine cleanup, while initiatives such as litter traps and river gardens aim to reduce pollution. flag Indigenous wisdom emphasizing the link between healthy rivers and human well-being continues to guide restoration.

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