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· Friday, August 7, 2026
Science & Environment

The majority of England's rivers and lakes have failed a new environmental…

“The majority of England's rivers and lakes have failed a new environmental review.”

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Official and reputable reporting based on Environment Agency data indicates that most of England's rivers and lakes failed the latest environmental assessment, with only about 14.3% of surface waters reaching good ecological status and no rivers or lakes meeting good chemical status. Because the claim says the majority failed, the evidence supports it.

Checked August 7, 2026

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