Outdoor swimmers and Bristol residents campaigning for water quality enhancement of the River Avon
We are a group of swimmers and local residents applying for Designated Bathing Water Status at Conham River Park & Eastwood Farm Nature Reserve.
Explore our website to find out why we think this site deserves this special status, and how we hope to enhance and protect the quality of this beloved stretch of the River Avon.
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News & Updates
Our campaign has appeared in local and national press, and our citizen science data has even been quoted in parliament!
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Sewage Data Dashboard
Is there sewage in the river right now? And how much has spilled in the last month or year? Find out via the link below!
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Sampling
Read the full results of our 2021 and 2022 sampling programmes.
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Public survey
In summer 2021, we asked the public what they think about designating this stretch of the River Avon as a bathing water. We received over 900 responses. Read the full report below.
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Our update on the Full Council debate
On 18 October 2022, our petition was debated by Bristol City Council. Read our statement about the debate at the link below.
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Bathing Water Status
How can a river get Designated Bathing Water Status, and what are the benefits?
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Why Conham River Park?
Why does this site deserve Designated Bathing Water Status?
“A healthy river benefits all, not only swimmers but the wildlife as well.”
— 2021 Survey Respondent