Citizen Scientists Reveal Alarming Pollution in UK Rivers

Three-quarters of rivers across Britain show poor ecological health, with the worst conditions in southern England.

Citizen testing found 75% of rivers in the UK are in poor ecological health due to pollution from sewage and agricultural runoff.
The Thames and Anglia regions report 89% of rivers failing to meet good ecological standards.
Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire have the worst water quality, with over 90% of samples showing unacceptable pollution levels.
Northumberland and Derbyshire rivers were found to have the least pollution, with 100% acceptable water quality.
Environmental experts call for a national strategy and improved wastewater treatment to address the crisis.