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News Release from: Tees Valley Regeneration | Subject: Tees Valley water supplies
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 30 May 2006
Tees Valley targets water-critical
businesses
If your business depends on water, it could be time to re-locate! Tees Valley Regeneration has launched a campaign targeting water critical businesses located in drought threatened areas of the UK
If your business depends on water, it could be time to rethink your location! Tees Valley Regeneration in partnership with Northumbrian Water has launched a direct campaign targeting those water critical businesses located in drought threatened areas of the UK The campaign focuses on the long term advantages of relocating or expanding in the Tees Valley area for businesses with a high water demand
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 6 Oct 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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South East England is under greater pressure than most places - it is one of the driest regions in the UK, with less available water per person than Spain'.
The Tees Valley, however, is under no such threat.
As recently as 18 May 2006, The Financial Times highlighted that 'Northumbrian Water, which supplies 2.6m customers, does not envisage any restrictions on water use in the region'.
So businesses relying on a cost-effective, reliable and plentiful supply of water may find relocation for expansion to be the best long-term solution.
So why Tees Valley? The Tees Valley has all the conditions for sustainable success for any water related business.
* Plentiful and secure water supply (5 reservoirs, backed up by the UK's largest man made reservoir).
* One of the highest potable water compliance levels in the UK.
* High quality raw water supplied naturally.
* Lowest raw water and one of the lowest potable water tariffs in the UK.
* World-class waste water infrastructure capable of treating 300,000m3 of effluent per day.
* Best and most cost-effective techniques for a diverse range of effluent treatment.
* Over 3.3 million sq ft of new and previously occupied industrial property available.
* Ready availability of high quality personnel and one of the lowest labour turnover figures in the UK.
* First class transport and communications infrastructure.
Over 110 businesses have made the decision to invest in the Tees Valley in the past five years.
To find out why, visit our website or call our Strategic Investment Team.
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