Work has started to install a storm water storage tank in a Northumberland sewage treatment works to help to protect and improve water quality in the River North Tyne. Northumbrian Water is investing £2.5m in the upgrades at its site in Bellingham. Work is being carried out by the water company’s partners, Esh Stantec. The tank will hold storm water and wastewater from homes at times of heavy rainfall, ready to be treated when flows reduce, protecting against the risk of spills to the environment. Work will be substantially complete…
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