‘High levels of E.coli found in Thames’ ahead of Oxbridge Boat Race
High levels of E.coli have been found along a stretch of the River Thames that will be used for the historic Oxbridge Boat Race this weekend, researchers said.
The bacteria, which can cause serious infections, was discovered during regular testing by River Action and the Fulham Reach Boat Club between February 28 and March 26, using a World Health Organisation-verified E.coli analyser.
The 16 tests around in west London indicated an average of 2,869 E.coli colony
