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Researchers seek to expand ‘citizen scientist’ testing of UK river quality

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In 2024 more than 7,000 people took part in river testing blitzes’ run over two weekends by the NGO Earthwatch Europe.

The research gathered data from almost 4,000 freshwater sites across the UK .

It provided an insight into the cocktail of pollutants from water companies and agricultural runoff.

By the end of March 2025 the Environment Agency has promised to put more people on the ground.

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