England to diverge from EU water monitoring standards
by Helena Horton Environment reporter from on (#6FXBA)
Exclusive: campaigners fear less rigorous methods could lead to more pollution in rivers and waterways
The UK government is to diverge from the EU's standards for monitoring water quality in England, it can be revealed.
Campaigners fear the change of approach could lead to more pollution in England's rivers and waterways if the new measuring methods are less rigorous.
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