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Recommendation 4
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The current range of pollutants being monitored is too narrow.
Recommendation
The current range of pollutants being monitored is too narrow. The Environment Agency must begin work to extend the number of substances it is regularly monitoring in rivers. Existing datasets do not provide a comprehensive picture of risks to human health, aquatic life nor microplastic contamination in rivers.
Paragraph Reference:
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Government Response
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