Water Quality Hubs

The Trust is coordinating an expanding programme of water quality tests in the Wey catchment. Establishing a baseline view of the river waters allows us to understand where there may be problems, and to see where possible pollution events occur.

Using chemical tests for phosphate, nitrate and such as pH levels, together with kick sampling to assess key invertebrate species, we are able to record the state of the river, and share these data widely. The aim of the Trust and the groups along the river who carry out the tests is to provide a positive contribution to help understand and improve the eco system in which the river is a key element.

Water Testing and Invertebrate Sampling (Kick Testing):
All are welcome to attend, but please note that each volunteer carries out the work at their own risk. Neither the River Wey Trust nor the testing group can be responsible for misuse of equipment by the volunteers.
Protective clothing, eye protectors etc cannot be provided. Volunteers must be sure that they are adequately protected for the task that they undertake.

Results for the testing at Allees Meadow are shown on our Water Quality page - These are shared widely as part of the RiverFly programme, and with WaterRangers global database.

Hub Group Events coming up in the next two months

Please email in advance if you are willing to help and attend, and be included in updates, and for directions if needed. These listings show kick sampling and/or testing training meeting; tests will also be taking place at a number of other spots during the last weekend of each month. Groups may also have a meet-up spot to get together after testing to share and discuss findings.

Sun 25 May 2025 09:55 - 12:30	RWT Water Testing Weekend

	Allee's Meadow
Sun 29 Jun 2025 09:55 - 12:30	RWT Water Testing Weekend

	Allee's Meadow
Sun 27 Jul 2025 09:55 - 12:30	RWT Water Testing Weekend

	Allee's Meadow

A full calendar of activities and other events is on the Events page.

Support Funding

The Groups in this Project have had funding from Hampshire County Council, East Hampshire District Council, Godalming Town Council, Haslemere Town Council, Surrey County Council, Water Rangers, Headley Parish Council, FreshWater Watch ...

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