Analysis

All of the river and stream water samples sent in by the general public were analysed at the University of Warwick to see what chemicals they had in them and what levels of antimicrobial resistant bacteria they had.

Pilot Study

Following a successful pilot study based in Warwickshire, looking at the numbers of coliform bacteria, E.coli bacteria and antibiotic resistant bacteria in the river water, we sent out sample kits. Click on the map to see where samples have been collected so far.

Where have you been sampling?

Chemistry

All water samples were analysed by a Triple Quad Mass Spectrometer to determine levels of antibiotics as well as other pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.

Microbiology

All water samples were analysed to determine the levels of antimicrobial resistance by both culture and DNA based methods.