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£1.6 Million to safeguard Cornish coastlineThe traditional fishing village of Padstow will benefit from South West Water's £1.6 million investment to upgrade the local Trecerus sewage treatment works and improve the quality of coastal waters.
 £1.6 Million to safeguard Cornish coastline South West Water's massive investment project involves installing an additional secondary treatment process at the works. This will ensure flows are cleaned to an even higher standard in order to protect the quality of the coastline. A biological filter will be fitted along with improved sludge treatment facilities. Sludge is a by product of the sewage treatment process and after further treatment can be used on agricultural land as soil conditioner. Waste water flows from Padstow and Harlyn Bay currently receive primary treatment and ultra violet disinfection at Trecerus works before being returned to the environment via Polventon Bay. The project will safeguard the beautiful coastline which contrasts rugged landscape with sandy beaches and an abundance of wildlife making it a major attraction on north Cornwall's Atlantic coast. The upgrade is designed to meet the requirements of the European urban waste water and shellfish water Directives. Work started in September and is due for completion in March next year. "The coastline and beaches in the area provide an ideal location for recreational activities," said Kim Vanstone, South West Water's Programme Leader. "Improving and protecting these waters is essential and will benefit the local community, environment and tourist trade". -ENDS- For further information please contact Dina Chandler, Communications Officer on 01392 443021. Published: 21 October 2003 |
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