Stifford supplying customers again

04/09/2007

Stifford water treatment works is supplying customers in the Thurrock area again following a £2.5 million modernisation programme.

The treatment works, which is based at Davy Down, North Stifford, is now supplying water to the taps of around 45,000 customers in Thurrock including North Stifford, Chafford Hundred, South Stifford and Grays.

The work included the refurbishment of the filter house and water tower.  The water treatment process has also been automated and improved, using state-of-the-art technology.

This project is an important part of Essex & Suffolk Water’s resource strategy as the works supplies 3-4 million litres of water per day.

Stifford water treatment works was developed in the 1920s and first became operational in 1928. Many of the pumping station’s original featured have survived to the present day including two massive Sulzer diesel engines once used to drive the pumps.  Although no longer operational, these engines are on display in the Davy Down visitor centre at the site.

David Aland, production manager at Essex & Suffolk Water said: “This work will help retain the high quality water supply that the customers of Essex & Suffolk Water have received for many years.”

“The works are an important part of securing the water supply for residents in the Thurrock area
for future generations.”

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For further information please contact Claire Bishop on 01245 212 010.