Dataset

Marsh Dykes & Thamesmead Water Quality Group

Dataset by Thames21

Dataset summary

Observations

  • 21 February 2026

    Burnett Road, Erith by Paul Brewster

    Oil sheen on surface very visible. Much of the fly tipping along the road has been cleared up although still large amounts of litter.

  • 8 February 2026

    Oxleas wood, site 3 by Katie Smith

    Water level is low but flowing. Difficult to collect sufficient water without disturbing sediment.

  • 8 February 2026

    Oxleas Meadow by Katie Smith

    No water present. Stream bed is damp. Water is pooling further up and down stream but not running.

  • 12 January 2026

    Oxleas wood, large pond by Katie Smith

    The pond has been frozen, now it has thawed it contains a lot of sticks. Water level has risen, as indicated by plants at the previous low water line being submerged.

  • 12 January 2026

    Oxleas wood, site 3 by Katie Smith

    The stream bed is squelching, with some standing water in the pipe and depressions.

  • 24 December 2025

    Burnett Road, Erith by Paul Brewster

    Water levels have increased with recent rain, conductivity, ammonia and phosphate levels have all dropped. Fly tipping in Burnett Road continues to get worse with much of it ending up in drainage channels at the side of the road.