Researchers from the University of Silesia, together with scientists from the University of Szczecin, conducted a study of the Odra River in July, which may help discover the causes of river pollution. The research trip, under the slogan “Pure Odra – Why Not”, was organized jointly with the Why Not foundation.
During the expedition, scientists traveled a distance of about 80 kilometers every day, making detailed measurements approximately every 1 km. Thanks to the conducted measurements, it will be possible to determine whether there were any hazardous substances in the Odra River in mid-July, and whether the water parameters indicated a threat to living organisms.
Chemical analyzes of the samples are currently underway. The results of the experts’ work will make it possible to determine the condition of the Odra River along most of the course of the river from the period just before the disaster or from its beginnings. The results will be an important material for further comparative research and the development of a river rescue strategy.
