Trish Dominy, 49, and Rebecca Mole, 61, of the Bluetits Chill Swimmers, a cold water swimming group, prepare to brave a cold winter’s day dip in the River Thames near Richmond, London, Britain, January 5, 2024. The pumping of sewage into rivers and seas has become a major scandal in Britain. Privatised water companies have been accused of prioritising dividends over investment and dumping sewage in waterways when its ailing infrastructure cannot cope. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez