23/07/2026
E-Coli Update - Low Risk
Following recent concerns about high levels of E-Coli being found in The Tillingbourne river at Abinger Hammer, The River Wey Trust readings from 17th July 2026 indicate the readings are now low risk. This includes the site at the Swimming Pool in Shere.
Please refer to their website for future updates -
In conjunction with Water Rangers, Surrey University, and Zero Guildford, the Trust is supporting a public 'community lab' facility which allows us to test for coliform and e.coli in the waters. An extension to the monthly testing programme, this allows us to understand the specific harmful bacteria...