Update: 20.9.19

Harlow Council: “We’ve arranged for a local company to put a pump in over the weekend to circulate the water which we hope will help aerate the pond and increase oxygen levels.

“Residents living near the pond should be aware that the pump may generate some noise.

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HARLOW Council has taken action after residents express concerns over the welfare of fish in a pond off Potter Street.

Kingsdon Lane Pond is situated in a lane between Potter Street and Church Langley.

A Harlow Council spokesperson said: “An officer has visited the pond today (Wednesday). The water level is currently not too low but there is a lack of oxygen in the pond due to the continued dry weather.

We are in contact with two specialist companies about what we can do to help aerate the water. We awaiting their advice. We believe the fish are mainly Goldfish, Orfes and Shubunkins.

We have been in contact with the Environment Agency and have been told that we cannot move the fish to other ponds due to contamination.”