Key facts
- River granted bathing status 13 days ago.
- River subsequently polluted with sewage.
- High levels of E.coli detected.
- Families warned against paddling at the site.
A river that recently received official bathing status has now been contaminated with sewage, just 13 days after being granted the designation. Alarming levels of E.coli were detected at the site, prompting authorities to issue warnings against paddling. Families have been advised to avoid contact with the water due to the pollution.