Jo in the Water

Jo in the Water

77 mins | Documentary | March 5, 2026

A passionate sea swimmer turned reluctant activist, Jo Bateman takes on one of the UK’s biggest water companies in a David-and-Goliath battle to protect our oceans from devastating sewage pollution. As Jo’s courage helps ignite a growing movement, this film exposes the dire state of our water system and asks: who will stand up for our right to swim in clean natural waters, for the species and communities that rely upon them?

Jo in the Water

77 mins | Documentary | March 5, 2026

Jo in the Water
A passionate sea swimmer turned reluctant activist, Jo Bateman takes on one of the UK’s biggest water companies in a David-and-Goliath battle to protect our oceans from devastating sewage pollution. As Jo’s courage helps ignite a growing movement, this film exposes the dire state of our water system and asks: who will stand up for our right to swim in clean natural waters, for the species and communities that rely upon them?
Producers Fair View Films, Fabian Film, River Action UK
Original title Jo in the Water
Directors Pip Piper
Writers

Cast

Jo Bateman

as Self

Pip Piper

as Self