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How deep is the River Thames The Thames depth varies along its route, at its source, at low tide its about 11 metres, at Woolwich its about 6.5 metres and at London Bridge its about 1.8 metres.Although it may be hard to spot through the thick silt, mud and sand, the River Thames is home to some 125 different species of fish. Stretching from Teddington Lock in the west out to the Thames Estuary, some of the more well-known varieties include seabass, sole and even trout.The Thames is considered to be the cleanest river in the world that flows through a major city. The Thames is home to 125 species of fish and more than 400 invertebrates.

Is the Thames salt water : As the Thames is tidal, its waters are 'brackish' – a mixture of fresh and saltwater. Drinking untreated Thames river water is unsafe, although historically it has been used for many domestic and industrial purposes including cooking, brewing and generating power.

Can I swim in River Thames

For these reasons, you must not swim in the Thames between Putney and Thamesmead without permission from the PLA. Just don't do it. That doesn't rule out the whole Thames as a place to swim, however. Many upstream stretches of the river are perfect for a paddle, dip or full-on swim.

How deep under the Thames is the underground : 75 ft

The Thames Tunnel is a tunnel beneath the River Thames in London, connecting Rotherhithe and Wapping. It measures 35 ft (11 m) wide by 20 ft (6.1 m) high and is 1,300 ft (400 m) long, running at a depth of 75 ft (23 m) below the river surface measured at high tide.

“We've had cases of humpback whales and belugas entering the Thames Estuary,” he said. “The humpbacks usually die but to our knowledge the beluga whale simply moved away after spending many weeks in the area. “Some species are clearly a long distance from their normal habitat and range.

It is not recommended to swim in the tidal section of the Thames (east of Putney Bridge to the North Sea). It is neither safe nor particularly nice. But as you head west the river gets cleaner, safer (less boat traffic) and more beautiful. All these 10 wild swimming locations are west of London and easily accessible.

Is it safe to drink Thames water

The tap water in London is mainly supplied by Thames Water. Out of this, 70% comes from reservoirs collected upstream from the River Thames. The other 30% comes from boreholes which bring up groundwater. Either source is clean tap water that is safe to drink and meets all the European water quality standards.It is not recommended to swim in the tidal section of the Thames (east of Putney Bridge to the North Sea). It is neither safe nor particularly nice. But as you head west the river gets cleaner, safer (less boat traffic) and more beautiful. All these 10 wild swimming locations are west of London and easily accessible.The Royal Borough has two foot tunnels at Greenwich and Woolwich which are used by 1.5 million people a year to cross underneath the river Thames. From Woolwich, you can use the foot tunnel to walk to North Woolwich on the north of the river. The walk takes around 15 minutes.

It is not recommended to swim in the tidal section of the Thames (east of Putney Bridge to the North Sea). It is neither safe nor particularly nice. But as you head west the river gets cleaner, safer (less boat traffic) and more beautiful. All these 10 wild swimming locations are west of London and easily accessible.

Does Thames have sharks : The Thames estuary is known to be home to at least five different species of shark, including the Critically Endangered tope shark (or 'soupfin' shark) and starry smoothhound sharks.

Why can’t you swim in the River Thames : The water beneath can be very shallow and there are hidden dangers. Your body can also go into shock on contact with cold water. Alcohol or drugs are a lethal cocktail when swimming.

Can you drink Thames water

Ireland's Caragh and England's Thames are also considered the cleanest in the world, although the latter was so polluted 60 years ago that it was considered biologically dead.

Can you legally swim in the Thames : The tidal Thames is a fast-flowing waterway and the busiest inland waterway in the UK accommodating over 20,000 ship movements and hosting over 400 events each year. It is for these reasons the PLA restricts swimming throughout the majority of its jurisdiction for the safety of swimmers and river users.