Anger as bacteria found at river swimming site

Anger as bacteria found at river swimming site

Aug 16, 2024Aled Rhys Davies

Jack Grey of BBC news in the UK reports that:

Elevated levels of harmful bacteria have been found at Wales’ first official river bathing site, warn public health officials.

Wild swimmers have been advised to stay out of the River Wye at The Warren, a pebble beach near Hay-on-Wye, Powys, after high levels of E.coli and intestinal enterococci bacteria were found. These two bacteria are tested for because they are markers of the presence of sewage.

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Pruex can reduce environmental pollution from Human, Agricultural and Non Food animal sectors. 

The owners originally intended to use this pond for wild swimming, but it became contaminated with E. coli and enterococci. After implementing a Pruex protocol, the water is now safe for swimming, with non-infective, harmless bacteria dominating the ecosystem.

Algae blooms present another water quality issue. Reactive minerals like nitrogen and phosphorus leach into the water, fuelling rapid algae growth that depletes oxygen levels. When the algae die, they release toxins, further exacerbating the problem. Pruex protocols, significantly reduce the risk of algae blooms.

Agriculture holds the solution. Farmers partnering with Pruex keep their animals healthy by reducing toxic gases in both livestock and wildlife environments. The minerals in the manure applied to the land are absorbed by plants, preventing them from leaching into waterways and fuelling algae blooms.

Pruex aims to lead the fight against Antimicrobial Resistance and environmental pollution. Please help us.

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