Wastewater treatment works’ process emissions: optimisation of current processes
As the monitoring of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the UK & Irish water industries is increasingly built into regulatory requirements, there is a need to limit the emissions linked with wastewater treatment works’ (WWTWs’) operational practices. The aim of this project was to set out recommendations to maximise reductions in process emissions without compromising other regulatory requirements or increasing operational costs.
Source and pathway control of non-sanitary pollutants
River health remains high on the customer agenda, with much of the media attention focused on combined sewer overflows (CSOs) and uncontrolled discharges. While this is an area that has attracted unprecedented amounts of investment, the challenge of river pollution is multi-faceted. For instance, trade effluent and industrial discharges can have a significant impact on wastewater treatment and potentially the environment.
Also, UKWIR is holding its annual conference on the 3rd of October 2024. This will focus on exploring the positive influence of research and innovation on the water sector.