Southern Water Uses Helicopter to Deliver Treatment Tanks for £2.5M Pembury Project
WATER INFRASTRUCTURE & DESALINATION
Southern Water has transported four water treatment tanks to its wastewater treatment works in Pembury, Kent, using a helicopter as part of a £2.5 million improvement project. Each tank weighs 1,275 kg and measures 5m high and 2.6m wide.
The new system will focus on reducing phosphorus levels in treated water to 0.25 mg per liter. This delivery is a significant milestone in enhancing wastewater quality, with expected improvements in local bathing water conditions across the South East.

Feb 7, 2026, 6:05 AM