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Introducing The Ripple Effect: a citizen science report that that shines a light on outdated bathing water legislation. This report would not have been possible without the dedication of community campaigners who tirelessly fight to expose the truth and improve the state of our waterways. The Ripple Effect outlines three key demands for reforming bathing water regulations: 📢 Demand 1: Year-round testing We use our waterways all year round, and the legislation must reflect this. Citizen scientists have shown that 77% of the sites they monitored were classified as ‘poor’. And if you swim outside the bathing season, you're twice as likely to put your health at risk. 📢 Demand 2: More than swimmers We're a nation of swimmers, surfers, paddleboarders, kayakers, and anglers. We love participating in events – whether it's the Great North Swim or one of our many sailing regattas. Yet, at the moment only bathers are considered when designating bathing waters. This needs to change. All water users deserve protection from poor water quality. 📢 Demand 3: Testing for emerging pollutants Bathing waters are currently monitored for just two types of bacteria, but there are many more pollutants that can harm the health of you and your waterway. Thanks to recent study by 23 of our citizen science communities across the UK, it was revealed that our bathing waters are exposed to pharmaceuticals, pesticides and industrial chemicals 🤢🤮 You can have your say on how and when you use your local rivers, beaches, and lakes. The government is consulting on reforming the Bathing Water Regulations in England and Wales. Submit your response by 23rd December using our guidance. And you don't need to be an expert, you just need to love your water. Credit photos: Emma Stoner, Duncan Nicholls, Joe Wainwright You can read the full report here - https://lnkd.in/e_3p5NtZ

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