Great UK WaterBlitz(EarthWatch) : 18 - 21 September(Request your test kit)

Environmental awareness


Location
Anywhere you like
you like
around
Ealing
Date and time
12:00 - 13:45
Friday, 18th of September 2026

🌊 Great UK WaterBlitz – GoodGym Nationwide

Help test the health of our local waterways this September. Request your kit ASAP as limited kits.

GoodGym Ealing is taking part in the Great UK WaterBlitz (18–21 September) – 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

✅ Step 1 – Register for your free kit ASAP

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=GUKWBAUTUMN26+GUKWB+returns&utm_term={EmailSubjectLine}&utm_content=66261&gator_td=f2JQw%2fjGkYyQ4HDyZSm6%2b0fJ1HkWx0OTDk2U3ytCPRiqh63O9JUFoC1G3B%2fDvuQP7%2bDuCUAmznyUekuM3j3jhsDoWWqFjoA6zt%2fpEqEclNs8AHed9me4exS%2fJyqDzwhSzZXZgVSHi9wVy5lW4zjwNAoqEbY4L5C7p%2boYbpccL6tcfr9naiod7GqFec0FQG7SHAjy2cn3UUfkYzGv6nbW1Ne5pewdQJRZ%2fEycTqwjzAk%3d

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

Full instructions included.

📍 Step 2 – Test locally at a stream brook

Between 18-21 September, You can: • Join a short social run/walk to the site or location chosen • work as a group - will send some locations nearer to the date. • Or test independently and feed back results


How are you getting there?

Meet at the task
I will make my own way to the task
  • Unknown runner

Who's going

  • StephDucat
  • Paul B
  • Ealing runner

Discussion

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Location
Anywhere you like
you like
around
Ealing
Date and time
12:00 - 13:45
Friday, 18th of September 2026

Sign up by 12:00pm on Tuesday 1st September so we can let Steph Ducat know who to expect.

Walkable

As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.

Ideal for beginners

Anywhere you like
you like
around
Ealing


StephDucat
Led by StephDucat

Runner(5km,10km,half, marathons, ultramarathon) and any distance available, walker, swimmer, diving, cycling and whatever challenges me.


What to look out for

Age Restriction

GoodGym welcomes anyone aged 18 or over. If you are under 18 then you will be unable to participate in any GoodGym activity

Make sure you've read our general guidelines for safety when running and at a task.

This event is organised by your Taskforce, a group of experienced GoodGym members in your area, they are not responsible for your safety. You should feel confident to participate in the event as it is described and you do so at your own risk.
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