Sewage in our water: A history

The condition of our water is once again in the spotlight following sampling at Roker beach in Sunderland that showed 3,900 E Coli colonies per 100ml –  more than 39 times higher than typical readings the previous month.

Following ADPH President, Prof. Jim McManus’ interviews with the BBC over the weekend, we have published a new explainer that looks at the history of water sanitation in the UK, outlining its role as a vital public health measure.