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Are We Running Out of Water? Episode 2

How clean are the UK's rivers? James Gallagher speaks to people who swim in them, a citizen scientist who monitors them and a water company executive who takes care of them.

How clean is the water in our rivers? In this episode presenter James Gallagher talks to people who swim in them, and are worried they could be putting their health at risk. He speaks to a recreational fisherman who spends his spare time as a so called citizen scientist monitoring his local river for pollutants. James then meets up with Yvette de Garis the Head of Environmental Engagement with Thames Water, and asks her why there is sewage in our rivers and what the company is doing to stop it happening.

Presenter: James Gallagher

Producer: Alun Beach

Executive Producer: Martin Smith

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28 minutes

Last on

Wed 12 Apr 2023 15:30

Broadcasts

  • Mon 20 Mar 2023 21:00
  • Tue 11 Apr 2023 21:00
  • Wed 12 Apr 2023 15:30