£2.3m investment begins in Northwich to improve water quality in the River Weaver

United Utilities has started work on a £2.3m project on School Lane, Northwich help improve water quality in the River Weaver. 

The North West’s water company is upgrading the existing sewers, while building underground storage tanks to help reduce the number of times storm overflows operate in the area. The scheme is due to be complete by the end of December 2025, and forms part of a total £21m investment into Northwich and Frodsham over the next five years to 2030.

Sean Reid, County Business Lead for Wastewater Services in Cheshire at United Utilities, said: “Improving water quality and protecting the environment, while delivering excellent service to our customers is our priority. We are committed to improving water quality across the North West, and £18m is being spent between now and 2030 in Northwich to do just that. A further £3m is being invested in the Frodsham catchment.

“We’re pleased to deliver these improvements in partnership with United Living Group and will keep the local community updated on its progress.”

It comes as United Utilities embarks on the largest investment in water and wastewater infrastructure for a century.  The company will be spending more than £13bn over the next five years to protect and enhance over 500km of rivers, lakes and bathing waters whilst safeguarding drinking water supplies for millions of customers.