Object

Representation ID: 1209

Received: 08/07/2008

We would still strongly recommend the inclusion of a specific policy on Water Quality. although water quality is used within the title of approach 47, no susbstantive wording is included.
Water quality includes both surface & ground water resources. A significant area of Hastings overlies minor aquifers & 2 source protection zones (abstraction points). There are a number of spring fed & other watercourses within the Hastings boundary. These resources must be protected from the risks posed by new development.
The risks posed from potentially contaminated sites are often related to brownfield sites. A specific water quality policy will therefore positively relate to the re-use of previously developed land (2) preferred approach as well as other areas such as biodiversity.
Water quality is strategic issue in terms of waste water treatment & water supply infrastructure. However, we note your discussions of these issues in the preferred approach to community infrastructure (36).
Reference should also be made to requirements of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC)