During 20-23 September, Earthwatch UK received over 2,300 data points from over 4,500 citizen scientists. The Guardian (21 October 2024) also shared this story.

The key findings:

  • 61% of data points showed poor water quality with significant regional variation
  • Data show the Anglian and Thames river basin districts have the worst water quality – over 80% of surveys showed unacceptable nutrient concentrations
  • The counties of West Glamorgan in Wales, and Kirkcudbrightshire in Scotland have the best water quality of those measured
  • In England, the county of Northumberland has the best water quality, whereas Rutland has the worst water quality
  • Of the samples tested for additional chemicals, 100% had further contamination; with 80% of samples showing some level of risk to aquatic life

Explore the results further in the Great UK WaterBlitz report, including Scotland results.

Why not register your interest in the next Great UK WaterBlitz for April 2025?

Published On: 23.10.24|Tags: , , , , , |

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