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We are investing over £3 million to improve storm and biological treatment at Embleton sewage treatment works to meet the demands of an increasing population in the Embleton catchment. Our sewage treatment works aid NWL in improving the quality of rivers and coastal waters for the benefit of people, the environment and wildlife.
LOOKING AFTER THE ENVIRONMENT IS ONE OF OUR TOP PRIORITIES.
AS PART OF THIS COMMITMENT, WE ARE LOOKING TO INVEST OVER £3 MILLION TO INCREASE THE TREATMENT CAPACITY AT THE WORKS.
THIS WILL ENSURE WE CAN DELIVER SEWERAGE SERVICES THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS IN A CHANGING WORLD AND MAINTAIN THE QUALITY OF THE EMBLETON BURN AND COASTAL WATERS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PEOPLE, THE ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE.
The Sewage Treatment works serves a population equivalent of circa 1,500 people. The process comprises an inlet works, primary settlement tank, two biological filters and two final settlement tanks before discharge to the Embleton Burn.
Over recent years new development has accelerated in the catchment. A recent capacity assessment suggests that as a result of growth the process units on the site are approaching their capacity. With further development identified in the future a capacity upgrade is necessary to ensure the works continue to provide adequate treatment for the community now and in future years.
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
We invest hundreds of millions of pounds every year to maintain and upgrade our water and sewer networks so we can make sure we provide you with a top quality product and safeguard our water and environment well into the future. Working in partnership to deliver water and sewerage services that meet the needs of current and future generations is one of our top priorities.
We recognise that, with construction work, noise and traffic disruption is difficult to avoid. Please be assured that we will do our best to reduce any inconvenience to you.
We want you to receive an outstanding service while we work in your community, and to help us deliver this, we have some guiding principles for our employees and partners.
When our work directly affects you, we will seek your views during the planning stage.
We will work with the local community and other relevant stakeholders to minimise the impact of what we need to do.
When working next to your home or business, we will do our best to contact you before the work begins and update you on progress and about any changes that may occur.
If we need to work on your land or in your property, we will return your land and/or property back to the condition they were immediately before the work began. We will agree this with you before we begin.
Our employees and partners will always act in a professional, courteous and helpful manner, keep their promises and ensure that any issues are resolved within a reasonable and agreed timescale.
Your opinion is important to us. We will ask for feedback on the performance of our employees and partners, as well as the impact our work has had on your and your community.
We will make sure work is carried out safely and that our working areas are secure and tidy.
We will respond quickly to any enquiries and investigate any concerns you may have about our work without delay.
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