In recent years, the concern for the quality of water in our Rivers and Seas has grown. Any visions for the future of Faversham Creek had always been built on the assumption that water was safe enough for leisure and commercial activities, and able to support wildlife. A local group of individuals with the expertise and commitment, along with an active Green Party with Town and Borough representation, came together to form FavWat. The name was chosen as an expression of Faversham community’s interest in water quality and also echoed the shortened version of Office of the Water Regulator, OfWat, writes Andrew Sweeney.
FavWat suggested that local activists would be able to care for the water quality in our Creek, something OfWat has failed to do. Their aim is to improve the quality of water in the Creek by lobbying for cleaner water and influencing stakeholders to get involved. The first step is to get a clearer picture of levels of sewage, nitrates, phosphates and ammonia by conducting regular water tests. Data is showing the levels of chemicals in the water are higher than they should be. FavWat are looking into e-coli testing for the future. FCT and FavWat are also exploring the potential for large scale reed beds (see opposite page) as a secondary water treatment. If you are interested in volunteering please contact: membership@swale.greenparty.org.uk
History of Faversham Creek by Arthur Percival – Part 10 A look at the history of the Creekside. In this series of features on the Creek let’s now start a stroll along its banks to see how its town reach...
History of Faversham Creek by Arthur Percival – Part 9 We have seen how the Creek’s viability as a commercial waterway was in jeopardy after the opening of Whitstable Harbour in 1832 and how it was successfully revived at the...
History of Faversham Creek by Arthur Percival – Part 8 In Part 7, we recorded how in 1878 the £1,500 cost of the new (present) Creek bridge was shared equally between the Faversham Navigation Commission, the Faversham Pavement Commission (a...
History of Faversham Creek by Arthur Percival – Part 7 By the 18th century there was a bridge at the head of the Creek, by the north end of Stonebridge Pond, linking West Street via Flood Lane with Brent Hill....
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