PHOSPHORUS REMOVAL
Combined tertiary Nitrogen and Phosphorus removal, a case study
By Kathleen Moons, Eric Leenaerts (Aquafin), Hans Wouters (Brightwork)
Drivers for nutrient removal
Removing nutrients (N and P) from wastewater is essential for several environmental, economic, and public health reasons. Excess nitrogen and phosphorus levels can lead to eutrophication in rivers,...
Exploring ballasted clarification for phosphorous removal
With phosphorous reduction required at more than 800 wastewater treatment works over the next five years, Duncan Wildgoose, BDM head of wastewater & water treatment, Xylem UK, discusses ballasted clarification, one of the solutions achieving very low levels.
The 2025-2030...
Water company achieves sustainable phosphorus removal with Veolia Water Technologies’ Hydrex™ Coagulant
In a UK first, a major water company has trialled Veolia Water Technologies’ innovative plant-based coagulant, Hydrex™ 62925, for phosphorus removal at one of its wastewater treatment works (WwTW) and is now exploring opportunities for wider roll-out.
The use of...
Wessex Water unveils wetlands plan for protected site
A £5 million project is being proposed to protect one of England’s most important landscapes.
Wessex Water, along with partner YTL Construction, will use natural methods to reduce harmful nutrients found in river water.
The ambitious proposals will create new wetland...
Phosphorus reduction technology successfully trialled by United Utilities
Water-efficient, low-energy, phosphorus reduction technology has enabled United Utilities to deliver tightened phosphorus removal consents at one of its wastewater treatment works.
Water companies in England and Wales are experiencing ongoing challenges in meeting new and expected phosphorus permits, some...
Technology options for AMP8 phosphorous challenge
By Duncan Wildgoose, Business Development Manager - Head of wastewater at Xylem UK
Ever tightening phosphorus removal standards are driving development and investment in advanced treatment systems, says Duncan Wildgoose, business development manager - head of wastewater at Xylem UK.
Over...
Innovative Phosphorus Removal Biotechnology revolutionising wastewater treatment
By Professor Ana Soares, Professor of Biotechnology Engineering at Cranfield University
In the domain of wastewater treatment, it’s remarkable to note that England and Wales have poured an eye-watering £8 billion in removing phosphorus, with another 5 billion in the...
Tackling phosphorus pollution in AMP8
To protect the UK’s rivers and lakes, tough new phosphorus limits have been set, but how can these be achieved without going chemical crazy? More flocculant chemicals are simply NOT the answer – so what’s the alternative?
The arrival of...
Reduce capex and carbon emissions with Hach’s phosphorus real time control system
Historical plant performance need not reflect what is achievable with existing assets and advanced control.
Hach® understands the challenges that water companies and their partners face during the AMP7 period and beyond. The costs of achieving Water Industry National Environmental...
HOW TO: Monitor and manage phosporus levels
Phosphorus, originating from sources like minerals, detergents, and agricultural runoff, poses environmental challenges due to its role as a plant nutrient. While essential for biological sewage treatment, excessive phosphorus can lead to eutrophication and harm aquatic ecosystems. Effective phosphorus...
Veolia Water Technologies delivers for twin wastewater facilities
Veolia Water Technologies’ Actiflo® clarification units have been successfully implemented at two wastewater treatment facilities in the South East of England. During a trial period, Actiflo® delivered phosphorus (P) discharge levels as low as 0.03mg/l – exceeding the client’s...
How does Magmex benefit acidic wastewater treatment
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 consent. Many of these on...
How South African biological ‘bugs’ transformed sewage waste treatment
As Severn Trent marks its 50th anniversary, the company has been looking back at some of its major engineering innovations.
At the turn of the century, with the millennium bug the hottest topic of conversation, Severn Trent was investigating a...
Phosphorus removal calls for smart solutions
By Dr. Mikael Khan and Paul Pickard
UK waterways face a persistent threat: nutrient pollution. As water companies gear up for AMP8, finding sustainable, cost-effective phosphorus removal solutions is crucial.
The health of UK watercourses has been deteriorating over the last...
Phosphorus removal from wastewater
By Dr Aderlanio da Silva Cardoso and Kevin Sheeran, of Aqua Enviro.
Phosphorus is an extremely important non-renewable element and critical raw material used in different industries and as fertiliser in agriculture.
High quantities of phosphorus applied in these anthropogenic practices...
NUTREM® technology for Phosphorus & Nitrogen Removal – ground-breaking technology from Plantwork Systems
With Net Zero pressures intensifying and discharge targets coming under further scrutinization, we are all looking for ways to clean up. Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) is clearly the answer but many of the water companies have found implementation to...
Soneco® – Practicable & Environmentally friendly P-removal at Medium and Small WwTW
The Power & Water Soneco® process is a unique, patented, electrocoagulation system for the removal of Phosphorus from wastewater discharges. The technology represents an affordable, simple, robust, sustainable and safe alternative to the use of liquid chemicals.
The Water Industry...
Future proofing phosphorus management
In the run-up to the next Asset Management Period, ensuring the implementation of solutions for the management and removal of phosphorus has never been more pertinent. Here, Matt Langdon from Veolia Water Technologies UK (VWT UK) looks at the...
Low energy reverse osmosis could help unlock 18,000 new homes
After the successful trial of Salinity Solution’s ultra-efficient RO technology at Wessex Water’s Fivehead Water Recycling Centre, Somerset Council has submitted a bid to the Government’s Nutrient Mitigation Funds hoping to secure £10.5m funding.
As has been hotly discussed, to...
Setting the bar in fluid technology
Phosphorus is often regarded as a dual-natured element - acting both as a vital nutrient and a potential threat.
Every being relies on phosphorus for development, and it plays a critical role in agriculture with fertilisers and animal feed. Despite...
Reduce capex and carbon emissions with Hach’s phosphorus real time control system
Historical plant performance need not reflect what is achievable with existing assets and advanced control.
Hach® understands the challenges that water companies and their partners face during the AMP7 period and beyond. The costs of achieving Water Industry National Environmental...
Determination of ortho- and total phosphate phosphorus in water
The abundance of phosphorus compounds in wastewater is problematic. Elemental phosphorus is highly reactive and thus binds easily to oxygen, forming phosphates (orthophosphates o-PO4, polyphosphates, and organic phosphates).
Phosphates in water sources can come from minerals, detergents, agricultural (fertilizer) runoff,...
Acidic Wastewater Treatment with Magmex
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 consent.
Many of these on site...
Phosphorus removal that delivers more
Reducing phosphorus levels continues to be a priority for wastewater treatment plants globally, as operators work to meet stringent effluent targets. Mark Abbott, Sales Director at Evoqua Water Technologies, explains how operators should be demanding more from treatment solutions.
While...
Wastewater treatment is not just a piece of cake
Remo Schulz, MD of Saxlund Group’s German operations, discusses German-led changes in European legislation for phosphorous recovery, and how innovation is supporting sustainability goals in wastewater recovery.
It makes sense to put the status of the industry in context. Specifically...
Balancing the risks of new and old Phosphorus removal technologies: is it really better the devil you know?
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 operations, safe drinking water and...
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 an increase in phosphorus removal...
Proving your technology is only half the battle; how it stands up to long-term operational pressures is where you really stand out
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® was one such technology that...
Wessex Water has proven that a nature-based alternative to chemical dosing reduces phosphorus in treated wastewater
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 Cromhall Water Recycling Centre started...
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. Here, Daniel Parry, Head of...
