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'Concerning' levels of E.coli found in River Thames before Boat Race, campaigners say

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Campaign group River Action started testing for the bacteria in the Thames on 10 March .

It said almost a third of samples ( 29.5% ) exceeded safe limits for entering the water.

Thames Water said rivers are "very dynamic environments" and tests on E.coli have shown results "within the 'excellent' threshold".

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