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Thames Water 'flagship' chalk stream rated as poor

Thames Water 'flagship' chalk stream rated as poor
BBC Science Tuesday 11 August 2026, 15:14 UTC 1 min read
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The firm says it has invested in the chalk stream and water quality is "influenced by a range of factors".

The firm says it has invested in the chalk stream and water quality is "influenced by a range of factors".
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