Welcome to the
Clean Harbours Partnership
Turning the tide on pollution in Chichester and Langstone Harbours
Investigate
We adopt a professional, fact-based approach to establish a body of evidence about local pollution and its risks to human health and the environment. We support leading research to establish the extent and effect of water pollution.
Inform
We ensure local communities, relevant authorities and government bodies are informed of the facts in order to bring positive change. We share our findings and that of other leaders in the field to highlight the real issues faced in our local harbours.
Improve
We support the creation and implementation of improvement plans by the polluters and custodians of our precious environment. Polluters include water users, highways, sewage companies and historic landfill.
Our Local Problem
This video was filmed in October 2021, illustrating the issue we face in our local harbours, making national news. Over 50,000 minutes of untreated sewage were discharged into Langstone Harbour in 2021.
Image and video (c) Chris Pearsall Photography 2021
Contact Us
If you have an enquiry, please contact us using our enquiry form. Alternatively, scroll down to sign up for our newsletter.
Report Illness
If you think you’ve become unwell from activity in Chichester or Langstone harbours or the nearby Solent, please complete this form. We hope to build a local picture of the relationship between illness, recent rainfall and storm discharges using this information.
Pledge Support
If you would like to pledge financial or in-kind support, please fill out the pledge form.
Latest news
Chemical Cocktail Found in UK Harbours Sparks Alarming Concerns for Wildlife
A study from Project Spotlight found alarming chemical pollution in Chichester and Langstone harbours, with 105 pollutants, including pharmaceuticals and pesticides. Significant spikes were linked to sewage discharges during storms, raising concerns for marine ecosystems and human health. Researchers urge for better monitoring and policy changes to address these pollution sources.
Metals in the Marine Environment
It has been estimated that every year, a mean of 340 tonnes of copper (from antifouling) and 900 tonnes of zinc (from anodes) is released into UK coastal waters from recreational vessels (article 1 below). Almost all antifouling paints in current use contain copper (along with a range of other substances) as the primary biocide,…
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