Citizen science water quality testing

🌊 Spring Great UK WaterBlitz – GoodGym nationwide

Help test the health of our local waterways this April

GoodGym Barnet is taking part in the Spring Great UK WaterBlitz (24–27 April) – a nationwide citizen science project measuring water quality in rivers, streams, ponds and wetlands.

We’re inviting members to register individually for a free testing kit and then coordinate locally to test a water source together anywhere in the uk.

This is a simple, 20-minute outdoor activity and perfect for: • Runners • Walkers • Cyclists • New members wanting a gentle intro activity • Anyone interested in climate, environment or local green spaces

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✅ Step 1 – Register for your free kit

Sign up here (limited kits available):

https://earthwatch.org.uk/greatukwaterblitz/earlyaccess/?utm_source=https%3a%2f%2fmail.earthwatch.org.uk%2fearthwatcheulz%2f&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=GUKWBSPRING26+Early+access+opens&utm_term=%7BEmailSubjectLine%7D&utm_content=55382&gator_td=Itef15elg4BXxcmx%2fE4mSE68UyFK2lq43%2f3HQKCuc3cxtVvn60vX3FXEhFusYpXd6GIyDSrrxJPULGssFJwwAZtQwhGrlsVRWpA76BiSptMyCZ8PuDM7ioph9uGgIMyXghXzKLTULhWkhqSA4p6XH4jFGdpclceByW8i5EMWZYj%2bmIrYCLpXqxCg4avCKYMiC2zDPbsovWCnUiogNONOrCbDrVxkl%2frVhD%2beAsJJyrg%3d

You’ll receive a simple testing kit by post to measure: • Nitrates • Phosphates • pH

Full instructions included.

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📍 Step 2 – Test locally at a stream brook

Between 24–27 April, You can: • Join a short social run/walk to the site • work as a group • Or test independently and feed back results