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The Eel Regulation Compliance project at Brantham will comprise the installation of eel friendly screening equipment at our abstraction point on the river Stour. The work is driven by the need for Essex & Suffolk Water to comply with the Eels Regulations (2009) and improving the biodiversity value in the river Stour.
ESSEX & SUFFOLK WATER ABSTRACT WATER FROM RIVERS IN THE COUNTIES OF ESSEX AND SUFFOLK. THESE ABSTRACTIONS ARE DIRECTED TOWARDS OUR WATER TREATMENT WORKS WHERE WE PROCESS RIVER WATER, TURNING IT INTO DRINKING WATER AND DISTRIBUTING IT TO OUR CUSTOMERS.
Essex & Suffolk Water are committed to protecting the environment and communities we serve. One such example of this is the investment we are making to ensure that our abstraction points from the rivers Chelmer, Blackwater, Stour, Waveney and Bure comply with legislation to protect eel.
Eel populations have seen a sharp decline since the 1980’s and whilst the exact reasons are unknown legislation is now in place to protect eel from becoming trapped within raw water abstraction points. The regulations apply to companies and individuals who abstract water or prevent the safe passage of eel, this include Essex & Suffolk Water.
At Brantham we are installing a special screen that is made up of fine mesh panels which prevent eels from being drawn into abstraction point which sends water to our pumping station located on Bergholt road. This work will be completed between November 2016 and March 2017.
The work will require a number of construction vehicles and site staff to be present at the Brantham intake. The work is not complex but will require a crane, a number of concrete lorries and various deliveries to be made to the site. We will also require to have a small office set up during the construction.
We recognise that our works may inconvenience you at times and we are committed to reduce the impact that the works may have on you.
We want to provide an outstanding service while we work in your community. To help us deliver this, we have outlined some key statements for our employees and partners to work to.