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Written question asked by Suella Braverman (Reform UK) on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 April 2026. It was answered by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Monday, 27 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Langstone Harbour: Water Treatment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the environmental risks associated with constructing the proposed effluent recycling plant on a contaminated landfill site adjacent to Langstone Harbour SSSI.

Answer

The Environment Agency has, through its role in the Nationally Significant Infrastructure planning process, assessed potential risks of constructing the proposed water recycling plant on a former landfill.

The Environment Agency considers these risks to be manageable with appropriate design and mitigation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
129136
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Construction Environment protection Sewage Sites of special scientific interest Water treatment Langstone Harbour
Link
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