Nitrate Pollution

Check out these resources for more information on TAP, the aquifer and our groundwater, and information about how you can help to protect it.

The Aquifer Partnership Nitrogen Reduction Trial

In 2018, the Brighton ChaMP team began working with S.Woodley Crop Services and Bevendean Farm to understand and measure the impact of reduced nitrogen application

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UK Progress on Reducing Nitrate Pollution EAC Nov 2018

Historic use of artificial fertiliser has led to nitrate pollution in Brighton’s chalk aquifer, and we’re pleased that the Government is taking the issue seriously, and is looking in detail at solutions.

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