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Sampling bathing water - what are we looking for and why?

Posted by: Laura Tate, Posted on: 2 June 2014 - Categories: Water

Monday 5 May was a significant day in our monitoring calendar as it was the start of our bathing water sampling season. Probably one of our most enjoyable sampling programmes as it’s not every day you can go to the …

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Come on in, the water’s lovely – but think before you swim

Posted by: Russell Robson, Posted on: 23 May 2014 - Categories: Water

The sun has been shining and the days are getting longer and warmer. On days like these there is nothing more idyllic than lazing by a meandering river and dipping your toes in the cooling water, or soaking up the …

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