Nestled within Babergh, Anglian, Friars Meadow, River Stour provides a welcoming riverbank setting. Having been designated as an official bathing water site in 2024, the location undergoes routine water quality assessments, currently rated Good. In addition, dogs are permitted during winter months.
Sediment type has not yet been recorded for this site. Underfoot conditions and bank composition may vary.
Water quality is clean and fully compliant with safety directives. It regularly meets bacterial limits under standard environmental conditions.
This bathing water is generally resilient and has a low risk of quality degradation after heavy summer storm events.
Tested weekly by the Environment Agency England for bacteria levels (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) between May and September.
Monitored as an inland river bathing water. River sites are heavily influenced by upstream rainfall, agricultural runoff, and storm overflows, with water flow changing quickly after rain.
Anglian Water Services Limited is the regional utility responsible for waste water treatment, sewage infrastructure, and storm overflow management in this catchment area.
Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 2024. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.
Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the Babergh area.
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