A group of Wiltshire farmers have created a laboratory in the corner of a stable to test pollution levels in one of the country’s most important chalk streams.
The 31 members of Wylye Valley Farmers, an environmental cluster group, have raised £18,000 to buy a photometer to test for phosphates and nitrates in the River Wylye.
Their aim is to pinpoint the source of pollution — even if it is caused by a fellow farmer — that is resulting in a decline in biodiversity in the river, which is loved by fly fishermen.
As of today the river suddenly clouded over despite being clear recently.
Also all of the reeds have a white layer on the upstream side which looks like it’s been painted on.
We are in Upton Lovell.