Find Out About Chemical Pollution in London's Waterways

Chiswick Pier Trust to host talk by environmental scientist Dr Leon Barron

Dr Leon Barron
Dr Leon Barron

April 15, 2023

A talk later this month at Chiswick Pier House is focusing on what is in the water of our local rivers and canals.

It will be given by Dr Leon Barron who is a chemist and environmental scientist at Imperial College London. He is interested in how chemicals impact our world specifically regarding what chemicals we use or are exposed to and where, how and when these enter the environment.

This presentation will focus on how chemicals enter the environment in urban settings through wastewater; chemical pollution from sewage sources, including many sites around Chiswick and on how this pollution changed in London during the pandemic.

Driven by a desire to find out which chemicals are harmful to humans and wildlife, and what can be done to mitigate them, Dr Barron is investigating new or ‘emerging’ chemical contaminants like pharmaceuticals, personal care products, pesticides and industrial chemicals in several of Greater London’s waterways including the River Thames.

If you would like to learn more about Dr Barron and his work, you can listen to his recent BBC4 Life Scientific podcast.

It takes place from 7pm-9pm on Tuesday 25 April at The Pier House, Corney Reach Way, W4 2UG

Admission to the talk is free for members of CPT and £5 for non-members. Limited tickets will be available on the day so it is advised to pre-book.

For details of this and future ‘Talks by the Thames’ or for information on CPT membership check the Chiswick Pier Trust's web site.

The trust works to engage people with the River Thames. It provides access to the Thames and support major river events, as well as organising events of its own.

 

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