21 May 2026
Image description: a person emerging from a pool of water, with their back to the camera. Photo by Chris on Unsplash A landmark moment for river swimming The first designated bathing water area on the River Thames in London has officially opened for the bathing season, as one of 13 new monitored swimming sites […]
23 Apr 2026
Photo by David Trinks on Unsplash Campaigners are urging the government to update bathing water rules to help tackle pollution at a spot on the River Thames in Henley, home to the annual rowing regatta. The Guardian reports that businesses, river users, community groups and civic leaders in Henley wrote a joint letter to […]
22 Jan 2026
The River Thames is undergoing a remarkable biological recovery, transitioning from a waterway once declared “biologically dead” to a thriving habitat for diverse wildlife. According to a comprehensive health check conducted by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), the river is now home to a surprising array of species, including seals, seahorses, and even sharks. […]
04 Dec 2025
Communities across south-east England have launched the first coordinated wave of legal complaints to hold Thames Water accountable for widespread sewage pollution, according to The Guardian. The action involves residents from 13 areas, including Hackney, Oxford, Richmond upon Thames, and Wokingham, who are sending formal statutory nuisance complaints to their local authorities. These complaints demand urgent action from Thames Water, […]
23 Oct 2025
Image description: Water running from a tap into a green glass that is overflowing. Image by Andres Siimon / Unsplash Thames Water says it has agreed to defer its appeal of the regulator’s decision on how much it can raise customer bills while it races to secure a rescue plan funded by its creditors […]
14 Aug 2025
Image description: Aerial view of the Hong Kong skyline at dawn. Photo by Simon Zhu on Unsplash Hong Kong firm in lead to buy Thames Water Hong Kong’s CKI, an infrastructure company is reportedly a leading contender to buy Thames Water if the heavily indebted company collapses in coming weeks, according to the Times. […]
19 Jun 2025
Image description: Wide shot of the houses of Parliament. Image by Dominika Gregušová / Pexels. A report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Efra) select committee has said bonuses and dividends for water company bosses and shareholders should be approved by the regulator Ofwat before they are paid, as billpayer funds are being […]
27 Feb 2025
The River Thames dataset is the world’s longest continuous water quality record, providing an invaluable historical perspective on how human activity and policy can affect rivers, and sets a new benchmark for assessing modern water quality challenges. Photo credit: Nicole Rathmayr Over the past 40 years, concerted efforts to improve wastewater treatment and […]
