Residents of a Surrey village concerned about a dried-up historical pond are calling for better maintenance by the council. Locals are urging Reigate and Banstead Borough Council to better maintain the pond, including desilting it and unblocking a water inlet, after the authority asked for tap water not to be left near the pond over concerns about harmful chemicals. Advertisement AdvertisementThe council said it had worked to manage Chain Pond "in a way that supports natural resilience". Located on the corner of Somerset Road and Pendleton Road, Chain Pond was originally built in 1874, according to the council. Advertisement AdvertisementBut campaigners have said that the pond should be served by an inlet, which would help to maintain water levels in the hotter months.