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‘Serious situation’ as E. coli spikes in Dorset river

The agency added: “We are considering multiple sources of pollution including agricultural and private sewage sources across Christchurch Harbour’s large catchment.”

Speaking on BBC Radio Solent’s Dorset Breakfast show, Stewart said Chams had been testing the water for nitrates and phosphates for four years but, a year ago, it had been advised to test for E. coli too.

“Anything above 500 cfu, you possibly shouldn’t be swimming,” he said.

“After 1,000, it starts to get serious and, over the last few weeks, it’s been between 1,000 and 5,000.

“Then, suddenly, 10 days ago, it blipped and it was well over 100,000.”


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