Swimmers and pets warned to ‘stay out’ of toxic Thames bathing spot
The report indicates that just 14.3 per cent of surface water bodies achieved an overall good ecological status in 2025, with widespread issues attributed to…
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Cyanobacteria or ‘blue-green algae’, a type of blooming algae, can produce toxins. During an algal bloom, the water becomes less clear and may become blue-green or greenish-brown. An Environment Agency spokesman said: 'We have identified blue-green algae on the lower River Thames including the Ham and Kingston designated bathing water.
Furthermore, Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, blooms when warm temperatures, low rainfall and calmer water conditions create the ideal growing conditions for it, officials said.
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Cyanobacteria or ‘blue-green algae’, a type of blooming algae, can produce toxins.
according to The IndependentDuring an algal bloom, the water becomes less clear and may become blue-green or greenish-brown.
according to The IndependentAn Environment Agency spokesman said: 'We have identified blue-green algae on the lower River Thames including the Ham and Kingston designated bathing water.
according to Daily MailBlue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, blooms when warm temperatures, low rainfall and calmer water conditions create the ideal growing conditions for it, officials said.
according to Daily Mail
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