This cache is situated along the Northern path along the Trent, just down from Trent Bridge. Combined sewage overflows are troubled, yet still operational parts of infrastructure, reducing the chance of flooding and allowing the control of both sewage and storm surge. Managed and owned by Severn Trent Water, this piece of infrastructure is not considered much to those unaware of its existence. Sadly for the water quality of the Trent, untreated sewage combined with storm overflow has been discharged with increased frequency. In 2023, this combined sewer & storm overflow spilled 33 times for a total of 173.50 hours (according to The Rivers Trust CSO Map).
This has led to major concern in recent years for the ecosystem of the river, as well as the declining quality of life that watercourse pollution has the effect on the local population. The river is home to many rowers, pleasure boaters and river cruise passengers, all of whom would benefit from the reduction or elimination of this kind of river pollution.
Various campaigns and petitions have been launched to tackle this form of pollution, which I would highly encourage you consider supporting for the improvement of privately owned water infrastructure.
This cache is accessible 24/7 via the path and is magnetic. Please place back exactly where you found it as this does become a busy area at times.
CACHE IS NOT FOUND ON THE VALVE BODY OR FENCED AREA ITSELF, BUT IS LOCATED IN LINE WITH IT ACROSS THE PATH.