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Briefing: Why swimmers still dive in: Research shows how UK communities navigate polluted waters

Strategic angle: More than 7.5 million people immerse themselves in lakes, rivers, seas and lidos every year in the UK, despite pollution risks.

Editorial StaffMarch 14, 20261 min read

7.5 million outdoor swimmers in the UK annually.

Raw sewage discharged into waters for 4.7 million hours.

Communities adapt to swimming in polluted environments.