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Oct 5, 2022
Category: Pollution
Posted by: Kathryn
On 3rd October, we received a call from Thames Water telling us they had detected a spike in ammonia levels in the effluent from the Chesham Sewage Treatment Works.
Jun 24, 2021
Category: HS2
Posted by: Kathryn

New information from HS2/Align indicates a much greater risk of aquifer contamination than previously admitted. 

Mar 21, 2021
Category: Pollution
Posted by: Kathryn

Daily sewage releases into the river could continue into May, but work is underway to tackle groundwater infiltration into Chesham's sewers which is big contributor to this problem.

Feb 26, 2021
Category: Pollution
Posted by: Kathryn

In March, Thames Water is beginning work to fix groundwater infiltration hotspots in Chesham's sewers. 

News Archive 2010

Water Levels Declined in November

Dec 18, 2010

Groundwater recharge remained below average during November, leading to concerns of low flows in 2011.

Fly Monitoring Triggers Investigation

Dec 1, 2010

The RCA's Riverfly Monitoring scheme results for November have triggered an investigation by the Environment Agency.

Could New Housing Harm the Chess?

Nov 26, 2010

For the second time this year, the RCA has made a detailed submission as part of the consultation process on the Core Strategy for Chiltern District.

Tell DEFRA About the Chess

Nov 25, 2010

Please use DEFRA's brief survey on water and the water industry to tell them your concerns about the Chess.

Good Turn Out For Fourth Public Meeting

Oct 30, 2010

Our fourth public meeting, held on the 27th October, had a good turn out at Blackwell Farm (Chesham), with a mix of landowners, people who work on the river and interested residents finding out about the RCA's recent activities.

Riverfly Monitoring Begins

Jun 15, 2010

Four RCA volunteers are now qualified fly monitors and will be undertaking monthly monitoring at 10 sites along the length of the river from Chesham to Rickmansworth.

RCA Meets Thames Water

May 30, 2010

RCA members met with Thames Water to discuss water quality issues surrounding the Chesham Sewage Treatment Works.

Chiltern Plans - What Does It Mean For The Chess?

Apr 26, 2010

The RCA has formally responded to Chiltern District Council's public consultation on their Draft Core Strategy. Part of CDC's Local Development Framework, the Core Strategy sets out how the central-government set target of 145 new houses in the district until 2026 will be achieved.