# Water quality concerns in Christchurch Harbour

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/water-quality-concerns-in-christchurch-harbour
> Updated: 2026-09-09T08:48:21.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Concerns regarding water quality in Christchurch Harbour, Dorset, have intensified following the hospitalization of two young girls due to bacterial infections.

One three-year-old girl, Ivy Foster, was hospitalized with antibiotic-resistant E. coli after swimming near Mudeford Quay. Her family reported a “horrendous smell” in the water prior to her falling ill with fever and vomiting. 

Separately, an eight-year-old girl, Keeva Hollow, was hospitalized with a Campylobacter infection after swallowing seawater at Avon Beach. Her mother reported symptoms including high fever and bloody diarrhea, leading to concerns regarding potential sewage pollution in the area.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Dorset girl hospitalized with Campylobacter after swallowing seawater

An eight-year-old girl in Dorset, UK, was hospitalized with a Campylobacter infection after swallowing seawater at Avon Beach.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dorset-girl-hospitalized-with-campylobacter-after-swallowing-seawater

### 2026-09-04: Christchurch Harbour water quality concerns rise after two girls fall ill

Two young girls in Dorset, UK, were hospitalized with serious bacterial infections, including antibiotic-resistant E. coli, after swimming in Christchurch Harbour.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/christchurch-harbour-water-quality-concerns-rise-after-two-girls-fall-ill

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