All bodies of water in England polluted with toxic chemicals, official data shows

Official Environment Agency data reveals that every single body of water in England is polluted with toxic chemicals, including microplastics and PFAS. A six-yearly evaluation of the country's rivers, lakes, and estuaries shows that only 14.3% of surface waters achieved a good ecological status. The assessment measured water quality against various standards, including physical habitat and wildlife health, confirming that no water body in England is currently free from toxic chemical contamination according to the findings.