What we're working on
Across Harrogate, Knaresborough and Scarborough, projects are under way to improve water and wastewater services and protect the environment. Here’s a look at some of the work happening in your area.
What’s happening?
Scarborough
We're investing around £150 million in Scarborough, with up to seven projects planned. Projects include managing rainwater, increasing wastewater storage, improving bathing water quality and making the water supply more resilient.
Harrogate and Knaresborough
We're investing around £86 million in Harrogate and Knaresborough, with up to 32 projects planned. The work includes upgrading wastewater sites, improving the sewer network and helping protect local watercourses.
Why we’re investing
We want to help protect the places people live, work and visit, while making sure local water services are ready for the future.
Protecting rivers and bathing waters
We’re working to improve local watercourses and river and coastal bathing water quality.
Managing rainwater
In Scarborough, we’re improving how rainwater is managed and creating more underground storage to help during heavy rain.
Keeping water services reliable
We’re upgrading wastewater sites and networks, and investing in the clean water network. This includes a new service reservoir at Springhill.
Explore more of our work
We’re investing £8.3 billion across Yorkshire between 2025 and 2030. Find out more about the work we’re doing to improve water and wastewater services and protect the environment.