River Severn at Ironbridge water quality history
Explore historical Environment Agency samples and annual bathing water classifications for River Severn at Ironbridge in Telford and Wrekin.
The River Severn flows south through Ironbridge on its way to the Bristol Channel. The bathing water is located around 450m upstream of the Iron Bridge, entry is by the beach behind the Museum of the Gorge and the Ironbridge Tourist Information Centre. The bathing area is centred on this location and the sampling location is located from the nearby jetty side. The bathing site is easily accessible from the main road by foot or bicycle.
- Available sample history
- 2024 to 2026
- Samples
- 64
- Latest official classification
- Poor (2025)
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Annual classification history
Official assessments and historical estimates are labelled separately. Missing years are not filled in.
| Year | Classification | Assessment source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Poor | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2024 | Poor | Official Environment Agency assessment |
Source: Environment Agency / Swimfo. Data retrieved 16 October 2026. Historical trends do not describe conditions today; check Swimfo and local notices for current advice.
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