River Yealm Water Quality Group
RYWQG meets every two months, Chaired by Councillor Liz Hitchins of Brixton Parish Council.
The River Yealm Water Quality Group (RYWQG) was set up in 2021, comprised of representatives from each of our seven riparian Parish Councils (Brixton, Cornwood, Ermington, Newton & Noss, Sparkwell, Wembury and Yealmpton), including local people and organisations concerned about river water quality as may be influenced by inputs of treated and untreated sewage, industrial and/or agricultural wastes.
Main activities include:
- measures of water quality and ecological status throughout our catchment, including each tributary
- identifying and reporting upon specific areas of concern
- developing catchment-wide partnerships to help implement improvements
- raising public awareness of river water quality issues
A full up-to-date description of activities, findings and recommendations, with links to associated documents and websites can be found on the RYWQG website here. https://www.rywqg.com/
All volunteers are welcome!
To get involved, or for further information, please email: clerk@brixtonparishcouncil.gov.uk