With considerable effort from policymakers, the river's fate began to change. From 1976, all sewage entering the Thames was treated, and legislation between 1961 and 1995 helped to raise water quality standards.
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–The Smith River is the wildest and cleanest river in the country outside of Alaska — indeed, it is one of the cleanest rivers in the world. — The Smith is the only major undammed river in California.
The Mississippi RiverThis once pristine waterway is perhaps the most polluted in the United States. Part of the problem stems from agriculture. The Mississippi River traverses much of America's heartland, drawing no end of runoff from factory farms. Animal waste isn't the only problem.
Fish in the ThamesThere is an incredible 125 species of fish that have been found living amongst the animals in the Thames, and this includes species of conservation and commercial importance.
The overall bill increase is mainly due to inflation, including rising energy prices. Part of the bill increase also depends on our company performance. In 2021/22 we achieved most of our water supply targets, such as those relating to leaks and supply interruptions.