Phosphorus Reduction Technology Successfully Trialled by United Utilities

A water efficient, low energy, phosphorus reduction technology from wastewater treatment specialist WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE) and sustainable filtration specialist Flocell has been trialled and purchased by United Utilities to help deliver tightened phosphorus removal consents at one of its wastewater treatment works. Water companies in England and Wales are experiencing ongoing challenges in meeting […]

Phosphorus Project Finds Alternatives to Chemical Treatment

A major collaborative study into alternative approaches to phosphorus removal at rural wastewater treatment works has delivered promising results, with one new method already in use by a UK water company. The ALT-P project was led by United Utilities, with project partners Southern Water, Wessex Water, University of Portsmouth, Power & Water, Kolina, Hydro Industries […]

Phosphorus Removal Options Explored in Collaborative Trials 

Phosphorus Removal Options Explored in Collaborative Trials 

Alternative approaches to phosphorus removal at rural wastewater treatment works are being explored in an innovation project led by United Utilities. The ALT-P project, for which Spring Innovation is the knowledge-sharing partner, received funding through Ofwat’s inaugural Water Breakthrough Challenge in 2021. Working alongside United Utilities are project partners Southern Water, Wessex Water, University of […]

UK Utilities Place Multiple Orders for Settlement Tank Technology

UK Utilities Place Multiple Orders for Settlement Tank Technology

Three UK water utilities have agreed orders for the installation of a total of six conical settlement tanks from wastewater treatment specialist WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE). The equipment will be used in the primary and secondary stage of the wastewater treatment process. The contracts with Northumbrian Water, Southern Water and Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water demonstrate […]