Research and analysis
Faecal contamination: challenges for the water environment
The evidence of faecal contamination, sources of contamination and control measures.
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This report describes:
- the evidence for and sources of faecal contamination in the water environment
- control measures for industry and agriculture
- interactions with other challenges
Updates to this page
Published 22 October 2021
Last updated 16 March 2026
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This narrative has been updated to support the significant water management issues consultation. The publishing format has been updated for accessibility.
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An update to this narrative in planned by 31 December 2025.
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First published.