Taking samples of river water using the conventional method of filling bottles by hand can be costly and time-consuming. The results obtained from these ‘spot’ samples can, at best, only provide a snapshot of the concentration target compounds which may be present at the time of sampling.

During WaterLIFE, we worked with partnerships across the five demonstration catchments to help them use data and evidence more effectively.

Sediment fingerprinting technology relies upon identifying significant differences in the chemical properties of soil from different sediment sources.

Towards Hydrocitizenship joins a growing body of academic and policy initiatives which seek to address local hydrospheres (interconnected water flows and exchanges) holistically, in ways which address these interdependent issues on catchment and systems based scales.