en.Wedoany.com Reported - Southern Water, in partnership with the Pan-Parish River Pollution Forum and local river guardians, has installed a real-time water quality monitoring system in rivers across Hampshire.

These in-water monitoring probes transmit data on parameters such as dissolved oxygen, ammonia nitrogen, and water temperature to a central platform, aiming to build a comprehensive picture of factors affecting water quality. The project is a voluntary initiative, with probe locations selected by the forum and river guardians, who also oversee the monitoring data. The data will be made publicly available over the next 12 months.

Seth Crosswaite, a Hampshire river guardian, stated that installing probes in the rivers has brought significant changes. The project has deployed 19 probes along the entire length of the River Test, providing real-time insights into river conditions and enabling immediate identification of pollution incidents. He noted that pollution sources come not only from water companies but also from agriculture, road runoff, and others. The goal of the collaboration is to restore the rivers to their state 100 years ago.

Government regulations require all water companies to install river monitors upstream and downstream of their discharge points and publish data by 2030. However, Geoff Cooper, a councillor for Test Valley Borough, explained that this project goes far beyond these mandatory requirements. He stated that Southern Water has committed to doing more than regulations require, acting faster and more promptly, and installing more monitors than government mandates, demonstrating the results of collaborative efforts.

The project is part of Southern Water's £160 million investment plan to improve water quality and enhance the local environment in Hampshire. Joff Edevane, Southern Water's Director of Environment and Water Quality, said the project is a model of cooperation with Hampshire river guardians and the Pan-Parish River Pollution Forum, with all parties listening to needs and working together to achieve goals. He added that the probes provide river guardians with continuous daily insights, helping to understand factors affecting river water quality. Additionally, the company has invested over £84 million around the River Test and over £78 million near the River Itchen to upgrade infrastructure, line sewer pipes, and reduce storm overflows.

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