River Severn in Shrewsbury
Latest sample 22 Sep 2026: E. coli 400, enterococci 280 per 100 ml.
Classifications and description
Samples failed the minimum standard, and the advice is against bathing.
Past years: 2025 Poor · 2024 Poor
The River Severn flows through Shrewsbury on its way south towards the Bristol Channel. The bathing water is located on a stretch of the river close to the centre of the town. The bathing site entry location is located on the northern bank via the canoe launch ramp, next to the Frankwell Riverside car park, just upstream of Frankwell Footbridge. The bathing site is easily accessible from the main road by foot or bicycle. The bathing site stretches from the north river bend through to the boat entry/exit ramp. The bathing water sampling site located at the boat entry ramp, further downstream of the entry point.
Sewerage by Severn Trent Water. Environment Agency profile