Water contamination fears raised by Portsmouth Water

The West Lake at Portsmouth Water in Havant

The West Lake at Portsmouth Water in Havant

Published in the Portsmouth News on 17th January 2015

 

DRINKING water to thousands of people across the Portsmouth area could be contaminated if a major housing development goes ahead unchecked, it has been warned.

Officials at Portsmouth Water have written to East Hampshire District Council to voice concerns over plans for 700 homes at Hazleton Farm, close to the A3(M) at Horndean.

Multi-million pound plans have been submitted to develop 153 acres of green space with housing, businesses, shops and a new primary school.

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