Portsmouth Water Limited: application made to impound water
Published 25 May 2023
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Details of the application
Portsmouth Water Limited has applied to the Environment Agency for a licence.
The Environment Agency is giving notice of this application in accordance with Section 37 of the Water Resources Act 1991 and Regulation 6 of the Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006.
The application is for a licence to obstruct or impede the flow of surface water at National Grid Reference SU 71 09.
Water will be obstructed or impeded using an earth embankment to create a reservoir.
The capacity of the reservoir at overflow level will be up to 9,833 megalitres.
Further details are: The reservoir will have 3 discharge points to allow for a compensation flow, the capability for emergency drawdown, and an overflow facility. It will also comprise a wetland area formed using an earth embankment and penstock structures.
How to view the application
Please contact us via e-mail or use the number below to arrange to see the application documents.
How to comment on the application
Send any representation about this application by email, quoting the name of the applicant and reference number NPS/WR/037872 to the Environment Agency, at: PSC-WaterResources@environment-agency.gov.uk
By 22 June 2023.
For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.