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EA Water Quality Archive Registers

River & Waterbody Quality Observations

Examine chemical measurement results, ecological classification statuses, and sampling points for rivers, canals, and estuaries monitored by the Environment Agency.

Coordinate Search & Gauges (No. 162)

Queries the Environment Agency Water Quality API for nearby chemical and biological monitoring stations.

Preset Basins:

Water Quality Sampling Points (No. 162)

No water quality sampling points identified near this radius.

Select a sampling point from the list to display chemical observations and ecological status details.

Observation Criteria

Bathing Water & River Quality Indicators
Dissolved OxygenVital parameter indicating the amount of oxygen gaseous form present in water. Essential for aquatic organism survival.
Phosphate as PHigh levels lead to eutrophication (excessive plant/algae growth, lowering oxygen levels). Sourced from agricultural runoffs.
Ecological StatusEvaluates river biological communities (fish, invertebrates, macrophytes) alongside chemical elements to class health.