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Protecting the environment in the New Forest

We're spending nearly £30m on improving our wastewater treatment works in the New Forest and parts of the Test Valley to improve our impact on the local environment.

  • Investment: £30 million Investment: £30 million
  • Where: sites in Whiteparish, Lyndhurst, Romsey and Redlynch Where: sites in Whiteparish, Lyndhurst, Romsey and Redlynch
  • Start: Spring 2023 Start: Spring 2023
  • Completion: Spring 2025 Completion: Spring 2025
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What are we doing?

We've delivering a programme of projects across Whiteparish, Lyndhurst, Romsey and Redlynch to allow us to treat wastewater to a higher standard by reducing phosphorous and iron levels.

This work will also reduce storm overflows by increasing the capacity of sites and upgrading existing equipment, so they can manage increased flows. As part of this, a new storm tank will be installed at Redlynch Wastewater Treatment Works.

The projects will increase the quality of water returned to the environment. It will also bring further environmental benefits to the area, its wildlife and the local community, as well as meeting new Environment Agency regulations.

 

Useful information for residents and visitors

Residents and visitors may notice extra construction vehicles in the area. Thank you for your patience while we carry out this essential work.

 

Contact the Capital Projects Customer Team

You can email the Capital Projects Customer Team at capitalcomms@southernwater.co.uk. They will always get back to you within 5 working days, but usually less.

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