In late June, Surrey Heath MP, Michael Gove was contacted by Camberley residents regarding the strong odour that has been emanating from Camberley Sewage Treatment Works.
On 25 June, Michael wrote to Nikki Hines, Thames Water’s Regional Representative, to raise constituents' concerns, requesting an urgent investigation.
On 10 July, Michael received the following response from Thames Water:
‘I am writing to you in response to your email addressed to Nikki Hines, about the odour your constituents are experiencing from our sewage treatment works (STW). I fully understand how unpleasant this must be, especially in the warmer weather. I have investigated this matter on Nikki’s behalf. I trust you find the below information helpful.
An odour control system (OCS) was set up and commissioned on 12 July and is now being used. In addition, the tank which contributes to odour emanating, will begin a deep clean from 12 July and will take approximately three weeks to empty.
Our Bio Recycling Lead Planning Manager, is confident the level of odour will now decrease considerably, and your constituents should notice this by today onwards.’
Michael commented:
“I do hope that following the deep clean, which is due to commence tomorrow, there will be a rapid improvement to the current situation, but would urge residents to keep in touch if the problem persists.”
