Balancing the risks of new and old Phosphorus removal technologies: is it really better...

All sectors are working to become more sustainable and reduce the impact they have on the environment. For the water industry, though, all this change has to be undertaken while continuing to deliver proper...

A natural step towards chemical-free phosphorus removal

Ben Hazard of Te-Tech Process Solutions discusses how primary sludge fermentation can improve biological P removal and reduce chemical usage, sludge production and operational costs. With tightening phosphorus consents and population growth, AMP7 has seen...

Proving your technology is only half the battle; how it stands up to long-term...

During AMP6 and subsequent CIP2 P removal trials, the focus was on identifying those tertiary solids removal (TSR) technologies that could achieve the stringent Phosphorus consent requirements demanded in AMP 7 and beyond. FilterClear®...

Wessex Water has proven that a nature-based alternative to chemical dosing reduces phosphorus in...

Constructed wetlands could successfully deliver a natural alternative to chemically treating wastewater before it is returned to the environment, according to the pioneering project by Wessex Water. The company’s unique 0.8 hectare wetland site at...

MEETING THE CHALLENGES OF PHOSPHORUS

The financial constraints of Ofwat’s final determinations for PR19 now mean that water companies not only have to reduce phosphorus discharge levels but also ensure that this is achieved as cost effectively as possible....

Combined expertise brings an innovative approach to phosphorus removal in AMP7

The Trant Group is pleased to announce the launch of Te-Tech Process Solutions. Building on Trant’s success as an EPC contractor in the water industry, the new company will be providing innovative products for...

Alkaline Chemical Phosphorous Removal with Magmex from OMEX Environmental

Many industrial manufacturing processes will result in the production of acidic waste streams. Where these undergo on site treatment, they are likely to require neutralisation before discharge, in order to comply with a discharge...

Removal of Phosphorus in off-mains decentralized wastewater treatment plants (<50 people equivalent (PE))

By Dr Evangelos Petropoulos, Technical Manager, Premier Tech Water and Environment Humans, as all living creatures, require nutrients (i.e. nitrogen and phosphorus) to maintain vital functions. When the appropriate facilities are not present and/or are...

Severn Trent use ‘giant socks’ in ground-breaking phosphate trial

Severn Trent is using ‘giant socks’ to collect essential minerals used on farmers’ fields before they get washed away, as part of a new ground-breaking phosphate trial. The Catchment Management and Biodiversity team at Severn...

Taking the P

Severn Trent has launched a pioneering research programme to find new ways to reduce the amount of phosphorus in wastewater. Even though we are only just a few months into the new AMP, by the...