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Sewage spills into England 's rivers and seas by water companies more than doubled in 2023 .
Environment Agency says there were 3.6 million hours of spills, compared to 1.75 million hours in 2022 .
Sewage can be released when it rains to prevent it flooding homes, but such spills are illegal when it's dry.
On dry days there is less dilution and sewage can pose a health risk to swimmers.
Environment Agency measures the water quality at "bathing sites" across England every week between May and September .
Water quality is generally higher in other parts of the UK than Scotland .
16% of assessed surface waters in England achieved "good" ecological status in May 2023 .
In Wales , 40% of surface waters are classed as having 'good' ecological status.
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