What country has the cleanest water to swim in?

As a country scattered with thousands (168,000 to be exact) of lakes, 85% of which have received good or excellent environmental evaluations, it's no wonder Finland boasts some of the cleanest natural water in the world.



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For the cleanest water in Europe: The Lobau River, Austria Austria has the cleanest bathing water in Europe, according to the European Environment Agency. Nearly 98 per cent of its bathing areas - where people regularly swim - were given an 'excellent' rating last year.

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Blue Lake, New Zealand
But the country is also famous for having the clearest lake in the world! Blue Lake has underwater visibility up to 70 to 80 meters or 230 to 260 feet down, which is insane! Apart from being the world's clearest lake, it's also the clearest body of natural freshwater.

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Top 10 Unexpectedly Clear Waters in the UK
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  • Porthcurno, Cornwall, England.


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10 of the world's cleanest beaches
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The Thames is considered to be the cleanest river in the world that flows through a major city. The Thames is home to 125 species of fish and more than 400 invertebrates.

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Elafonisi Beach, Crete, Greece Elafonisi Beach is a beautiful beach located on the southwestern coast of the Greek island of Crete. The beach is known for its crystal-clear turquoise waters, fine white sand, and pinkish-hued sand dunes that create a stunning contrast against the blue sea.

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The Blue Lake, New Zealand Scientists in 2011 found out that this is the clearest lake in the world. The waterbody is fed by another glacial lake, which is free of debris.

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St Mary's bay in Kent often tops the list of the most polluted beach in England. At the start of 2023, there were concerns the beach may have to shut for the whole year, due to high levels of faecal matter. Communities around polluted beaches are coming together to call for action on sewage pollution.

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