Water Quality
River pollution and What to do
If you see dead or distressed fish or suspect pollution on a river - please
contact the Environment Agency immediately, giving time, place and details. Use
the Environment Agency Pollution Incident Line. Freephone 0800 807060
BCU Policy on Pollution
The BCU is concerned over the poor water quality on some canoeable waters and
urges the appropriate authorities to continue action to bring all waters to
European Union standards within the shortest affordable time span employing the
most cost effective methods. The decision as to whether or not to go afloat must
rest with the canoeists and canoeing leaders, acting on their own responsibility
from accessible information on water quality. It should be noted that, where
deliberate capsizing is avoided, canoeing is not an "immersion" sport and poses
no greater risk to participants than other "water contact" sports.
Environment Agency Offices
Environment Agency South East Wales
Rivers House, St Mellons Business Park, Cardiff, CF3 0EY |
02920 770088 |
Environment Agency South West Wales
Llys Afon, Hawthorn Rise, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire |
01437 760081 |
| Environment Agency North Wales |
01248 670770 |
| Environment Agency Pollution
Incident Line (freephone) |
0800 807060 |
|