Defra has published documents showing the catchment areas wholly or partly in England which have been designated as sensitive under section 96C of the Water Industry Act. The documents include the designation notice and a map of the sensitive catchment areas. They have been designated due to the habitats site related to the catchment being […]
The Welsh Government has announced a new action plan to tackle phosphorus pollution. The ‘Relieving Pressures on SAC River Catchments to Support Delivery of Affordable Housing Action Plan’ has several key themes: The need for a joined-up approach and the need for fit for purpose governance and oversight arrangements to support decision making in failing […]
Durleigh wetlands driving water quality improvements Natural habitats helping to substantially reduce chemicals and boost water quality at Somerset reservoir As World Wetlands Day is celebrated, project continues to drive big drops in ammonia and phosphorus in nearby water courses Biodiversity increases by up to three-quarters and continues to climb as Wessex Water maintains push […]
Article from the Water Industry Journal 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 operating last year to ensure water quality and ecology in […]
The Our Phosphorus Future report is the most comprehensive global analysis of the challenges and possible solutions to the phosphorus crisis to date. It has been written by a team of 40 international experts from 17 countries led by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) and the University of Edinburgh and is supported by the […]
From Yorkshire Water The first nature-based wastewater treatment in Yorkshire has been completed at Yorkshire Water’s Clifton wastewater treatment works near Doncaster where sustainable wastewater treatment is now underway after the planting of 20,000 wetland plants. The site has been transformed into an integrated constructed wetland, with the clay in the ponds and the plants […]