Extra storage space will reduce storm discharges at Pudsey Beck, Yorkshire Water says.
Extra storage would be installed at sites in Leeds and Bradford to reduce storm overflow discharges in Pudsey Beck, Yorkshire Water said.
Richard Stuart, from Yorkshire Water, said the project would "significantly improve" the quality of water in the beck. "We’re committed to reducing their operation, and these two projects will significantly improve the water quality in Pudsey Beck by doing just that.” The company said it also planned to submit a planning application for a 4.2 hectare integrated wetland at its Hough Side site.The storm overflow water would not include solid waste and would also also provide a habitat for local wildlife, Yorkshire Water said.
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