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Who monitors water quality?
While the story calls for the World Health Organization to track E. coli, local and national bodies in the UK are responsible for monitoring the quality of designated bathing waters. These organisations assess various factors, including bacterial levels, to inform the public about potential health risks associated with swimming in rivers and lakes.
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