Anglian Water’s @one Alliance has finished work at the Water Recycling Centre (WRC) in Latchingdon, near Chelmsford, in line with the new Environment Agency regulations.
The project included installing more specialist equipment and building a storm water tank to hold excess water during heavy rainfall until it can be treated and returned safely back into the environment.
The site is now able to capture 690,000 litres of storm water to protect the environment during heavy rainfall. By expanding the system’s ability to manage heavy rain and storm events, it means the risk of untreated wastewater spills has been reduced, offering greater protection to nearby watercourses.
Sarah Lovitt, Customer Co-Ordinator for the project said:
“We know how much our customers care about the local rivers and environment. This project in Latchingdon will help protect these precious resources by reducing the risk of pollution and flooding.
“But our work won’t stop here – as part of our next business plan, worth over £9bn, our proposals will see us double our environmental investment, making it our largest programme ever.”
