PTRC Water Quality Testing Initiative
Why Test the Water?
With the recent opening of the super sewer downstream from PTRC, we’re taking proactive steps to monitor water quality around our new steps.
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Our focus?
Tracking levels of E. coli to inform our community and for use by all those interested in preventing the ongoing pollution of the River Thames.
the plan
Starting in January 2025, a dedicated team of volunteers will collect water samples weekly for six months.
Starting in January 2025, a dedicated team of volunteers will collect water samples weekly for six months.
These samples, taken at both ebb and flood tide, will also include data on water temperature and river conditions.
meet the team
We have representation across most squads at PTRC. If you are currently a member at PTRC, and want to be involved, please find us via the PTRC WhatsApp community.
what will we do with the data?
Putney Town RC and The Fulham Reach Boat Club (FRBC), are working with a Fluidion ‘Alert One’ device to test two sections of the Thames, outside our club near Chiswick Bridge, and down river at Fulham Reach near Hammersmith Bridge.
Results are live and open access here.
These results will also be shared with British Rowing, River Action, and open-source databases to contribute to larger environmental efforts.
