A splash park in Oxford has been urgently closed after a high bacteria count was found in the water. 

Legionella bacteria, associated with Legionnaires' disease, was detected at Cutteslowe Splash Park following a routine test of the water. 

Legionnaires' disease is a lung infection you can get from inhaling droplets of water. 

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According to the NHS, it is uncommon but can be very serious.

The water tank is now being cleaned and the splash park is likely to remain closed for the rest of the season.  

Oxford City Council has maintained that the risk to the public is low. 

A spokesman for the council said: "On September 5, following a routine monthly water sample taken by our Water Treatment Contractor (SMS Environmental), a high legionella bacteria count was identified in the cold water storage tank associated with the Splash Park at Cutteslowe Park.

"We have therefore closed the Splash Park to the public until we receive a clear resample.

"Whilst the risk is low, the health of users is a priority, so we have decided to close the Splash Park as a precaution.

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"We will now undertake remedial action that will include a disinfection and clean of the cold water tank where this sample was taken from.

"The splash park will be closed to the public until the disinfection has been complete and further tests carried out.

"As a result of this, the facility is likely to remain closed for the rest of the season.

"We apologise for any inconvenience caused."

The closure comes as the UK is hit with the hottest start to September since 2016.