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Private water schemes in 10 counties failed E.coli tests last year

Private water schemes in 10 counties failed E.coli tests last year

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

The agency monitored 1,600 private supplies used by some businesses, schools and nursing homes - 67 failed the E. coli test last year

Urgent need for mandatory registration of private drinking water supplies - EPA

Urgent need for mandatory registration of private drinking water supplies - EPA

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

Concerns have been raised that many private supplies are not registered, despite serving schools, nursing homes, sports clubs and self-catering accommodation.

Paris Olympic triathlon could be delayed or swim cancelled – Tony Estanguet

Paris Olympic triathlon could be delayed or swim cancelled – Tony Estanguet

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

Tests of the water in the River Seine have shown dangerous levels of bacteria.