Facts & Figures

What is Tittesworth’s role in the water supply?

Tittesworth Water pumps on average 28 million litres of water a day and has the capacity to provide up to 45 million litres a day.  This water is then distributed to households and businesses in parts of Stoke on Trent, Leek and the Staffordshire Moorlands.

Where does the water come from?

Water flows into Tittesworth Reservoir from the Upper River Churnet.  Most of the water comes from winter floods, the reservoir acts as a huge storage tank, taking water in and out when needed. 

What happens to the water at Tittesworth?

The water from the reservoir is treated to drinking water standards at Tittesworth treatment works and pumped into a storage reservoir at Ladderedge.  The water from Ladderedge, in conjunction with borehole water from Wallgrange, Poolend and Highgate, is then distributed to households in parts of Stoke on Trent, Leek and the Staffordshire Moorlands.