'Deep concern' as potentially toxic algae found in River Thames first official bathing spot
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Surrey Live Aug 19
Warning for swimmers as dangerous algae found at River Thames bathing spot : Since the discovery of the algae swimmers have been advised to stay out of the water ...
getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/warning-swimmers-dangerous-algae-found-34482271
Paid articlePaywall Swimmers warned to avoid London bathing spot over toxic algae: The Ham and Kingston site on the Thames, the first official bathing area in the city ...
thetimes.com/uk/environment/article/swimmers-warned-london-bathing-spot-toxic-algae-thames-sdgj7pjwf
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