Hopes target could move from 'good' to 'excellent'
Manx Utilities has given an assurance that water from a new proposed sewage treatment plant would comply with the latest bathing water requirements.
This week the authority has been showcasing its plans for the site at Axnfell Plantation at two public meetings.
You can find out more HERE.
Tim Woakes is the Executive Director with Responsibility for Water and Wastewater.
He says the target standard is ‘good’ but modelling carried out suggests water from the plant would actually meet the higher ‘excellent’ rating:
You can hear more from Mr Woakes in this episode of NEWSCAST:
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