Kent's lakes and rivers fail to meet ecological standards
21:45, 04 July 2018
Conservationists say more needs to be done to tackle Kent's dirty lakes and rivers.
A major report has found that 85% of waterways in the South East are failing to meet ecological standards.
Most rivers and lakes across the region are too polluted and provide a poor habitat for wildlife, according to the European Environment Agency.
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