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    Stonbury

    United Kingdom

    Stonbury is an agile, direct delivery specialist contractor to both the water industry and wider water environment, with an emphasis on delivering innovative, low carbon and high-quality reliable solutions. Currently holding over 30 Frameworks, we work with most of the UK’s water companies and the EA – either directly or through their major supply chains – to deliver high value, low carbon solutions across their asset estates. This includes works on potable water, wastewater treatment centres and nature-based ‘green’ and ‘grey’ solutions that deliver smart, low carbon environmental engineering. In recognition of the intensified global focus on the effects of carbon emissions and their impact on the climate and biodiversity we have reassessed our Purpose, Vision and Strategic Goals, putting sustainability at the heart of our culture and everything we do.

    Networks - Sewerage
    Asset Maintenance & Rehabilitation
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    Trant Engineering Ltd

    United Kingdom

    Trant provide high quality engineering and project delivery services to the municipal & industrial process & water treatment markets in the UK and Internationally. We have 60 years’ experience in the successful delivery of complex water, wastewater and process treatment solutions for the main UK process & water companies. We develop innovative, cutting edge process and water solutions using advanced technology. Working closely with our technology partner SFC Umwelttechnik, we are able to utilise proven advanced technology resulting in optimal solutions for our water and process industry clients in the UK and internationally. Our in-house design teams understand the stringent regulatory challenges faced by our clients and ensure that efficiency, resilience and sustainability are factored into all design solutions. Our design studio use the latest software including BIM, augmented and virtual reality to develop and detail high tech treatment process outputs. Our control & automation and offsite manufacturing & assembly facilities enable us to provide full in-house capability from project conception through to commissioning.

    Networks - Sewerage
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    Veolia Water Technologies UK

    United Kingdom

    Veolia Water Technologies (VWT) provides an unrivalled combination of capabilities in the UK for the treatment of water, wastewater, sludge and odour. VWT provide turnkey solutions from feasibility studies, design and build and supply and installation of packaged treatment solutions, through to the extension or refurbishment of existing water and wastewater facilities. The company’s investment in Research & Development focuses on developing the most innovative solutions for its municipal and industrial clients, while at the same time considering the environmental challenges being faced. VWT’s goal is to develop sustainable and technologically superior solutions that balance the demand for efficient and cost effective technology whilst protecting the environment by looking at energy consumption, carbon emissions, odour pollution and safe guarding water quality. With over 125 years of experience in the UK, VWT is able to draw upon an unsurpassed knowledge of traditional and innovative solutions in order to meet the demands of both industrial and municipal clients. Performance is measured by the global satisfaction of VWT’s customers. Their technical creativity is reflected by a prestigious track record of extensive references in the UK and across the world supported by operational experience. A partnership with VWT provides the unique benefits of technical excellence, innovation, reliability and a trusted partnership. VWT offers a range of proprietary technology for applications to treat Drinking Water, Wastewater, Sludge Treatment, Odour Treatment and Industrial Effluents.

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    Siltbuster Group

    United Kingdom

    Established for over 20 years, the Siltbuster Limited provides rapidly deployable, “modular off the shelf” water treatment solutions to the construction, industrial and municipal markets, with a client base ranging from the world’s most recognisable multi-national corporations to small enterprises. Siltbuster provides a wide range of water and wastewater treatment equipment for the industrial and municipal markets, including: Packaged lamella dissolved air flotation (DAF) units. Lamella clarifiers. Packaged biological treatment systems. Oil/water separators. Pipe flocculators. Reaction tanks. Containerised dosing systems. In the UK, Siltbuster has pioneered the concept of offering this plant through our extensive hire fleet. Approximately 20 major contracts and circa 50 smaller projects are undertaken each year for a diverse range of clients, many of which are some of the UK’s best-known companies. In addition to the industrial/municipal sector, Siltbuster has undertaken a number of mine water treatment projects in many countries, for example, the UK, Ireland, Greece, France, USA, Canada, Australia and Slovakia. The Siltbuster team pride themselves in their ability to react rapidly and in compliance with the project constraints, delivering mobile or permanent solutions tailored to meet your individual needs.

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    3rd Light Media Ltd

    United Kingdom

    3rd Light Media provide technical documentation and design services for water and wastewater projects, both in the UK and internationally. We provide a range of documentation for projects, helping clients achieve their handover requirements and producing high quality documents which provide the end users with the information they need to operate and maintain the plants. We are a market leader in driving digital innovative solutions to our clients to ensure documentation is presented in new and dynamic ways, this includes development of web-based O&M manuals which can integrate with client I.T. systems such as SharePoint; Graphical design to enable data and documentation of assets on a site plan or P&ID to be available within just a few clicks of a button. Additionally, we have developed a QR coded asset tagging system and mobile App. Our services mean we can provide our clients with a single source for all handover documentation requirements. The services we can provide include: Operating and Maintenance Manuals (O&Ms) Site Operating Manual (SOM) Health & Safety Files Asset Data Registration Training Manuals Site Drawings (P&IDs, Process Flows, Site Layouts and Plans, GA’s, Single Line Diagrams and more) AutoCAD Drafting Services Additionally, we also provide a range of onsite services to further enhance being a one stop provider for all your project handover needs. Some of the onsite services we provide include: Asset Identification Tags (to meet all individual client specifications) Pipe Banding to BS1710 Site signage and labelling We also provide a range of design and pre-construction services, with experience when working with Tier 1 contractors at ECI / Outline Design stages of projects including: Functional Design Specifications Control Philosophies Factory Acceptance & Site Acceptance Tests for Software Testing Commissioning Plans and Sequencing Asset Condition Reports Verification Survey Works (Producing P&IDs, ICA and Electrical Design Proposals) We work as an integrated team with both contractors and clients to ensure all aspects of project handover are achieved to the highest standard. We are able to do this with our vast knowledge of individual water companies asset standards and specifications. We are also experienced in using portals such as TWEXnet, Asite, Aconex, Business Collaborator and Conject for uploading documents. Our team comprises of skilled and experienced site and process engineers with a vast knowledge of both water and wastewater treatment systems. Our team of engineers all hold EUSR Water Hygiene and CSCS cards as well as water company specific requirements such as the Thames Water Safety Passport. We also have an in-house graphic design team providing professionally drawn illustrations and drawings which are used within our documentation, helping to visualise written descriptions and processes. Our philosophy is to take the burden of producing documentation on projects away from our clients. Being skilled process engineers, we will visit sites to gather information and we work with your supply chain to coordinate the availability of all required documents and drawings, ensuring compliance with the end clients standards. We write all the technical content and detail to the highest standard, supported by expertly drawn diagrams and illustrations. Some of the water companies we have worked with include: Thames Water Affinity Water Yorkshire Water Southern Water Severn Trent South East Water United Utilities Welsh Water Bristol Water Essex & Suffolk Water Irish Water Haya Water We work both directly with water companies and Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors. We work on projects of all sizes, from minor schemes to major £100+ million projects.

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    ACWA Services Ltd

    United Kingdom

    ACWA is one of the leading UK players delivering innovative sustainable process solutions and technologies for both municipal and industrial clean water, wastewater and bio-solids treatment. ACWA design and execute resilient cost-effective technologies which address the needs of our clients and their regulatory drivers whilst helping to address climate change. ACWA provides expert technical products and services to the water, wastewater and industrial sectors. Our expertise combines practical experience with academic knowledge across a wide range of specialisms. These include: Design and build (digital delivery and off-site manufacture) Commissioning Project management We apply our extensive expertise to help our clients find the best sustainable, cost-effective solutions that meet all their requirements. We serve our wholesale water, wastewater and biosolids markets plus industrial food and beverage clients with their water needs. Our primary specialist areas are: Water treatment Wastewater treatment Industrial effluent Food and beverage TECHNOLOGIES In finding the best solutions we look at innovative ideas and turn them into reality producing some of the most sustainable technological solutions on the market. Our technologies include: Nitreat® Ion Exchange: This is a reversible nitrate removal process by which ions are interchanged between a solid and a liquid with no substantial structural changes in the solid. AquaPyr™ Tertiary Solids Removal Filter: This process is a simple filter that can also remove phosphorous using innovative cleaning technology producing low waste and using less power than other filters. Amtreat® High Rate Ammonia Removal: This process is a high-rate activated sludge process designed to treat wastewater streams and sludge liquors containing high concentrations of ammonia. DESIGN & BUILD ACWA’s in-house design capability is the architecture on which each project is meticulously built. The latest 3D models create precision imaging of all types of installations from a complex water or effluent treatment plan to a single piece of equipment to be integrated into an existing system. Through in-house engineers ACWA deliver a complete range of technical design and build expertise across projects and programmes of work that include, civil, mechanical, process and electrical, instrumentation and control and automation. PROJECT MANAGEMENT ACWA’s team of highly-experienced project managers, engineers and technicians work closely with clients and key project team members to deliver solutions in an efficient, timely, cost-effective and environmentally-responsible manner. Project management includes ensuring complete compliance with all relevant regulations, both European, national and where relevant, international, while at all times maintaining a clear focus on the project remit. Our responsibility is to ensure each project is a complete success, both for our client and for the environment. We actively identify and manage risks, issues, changes to requirements and quality standards to guarantee the best possible outcome. COMMISSIONING For hands-on commissioning services, ACWA is an industry leader, focussed on complex water and wastewater facilities for municipal and industrial clients. Commissioning is an essential step in project delivery. Without it we cannot have assurance of a quality outcome. Our in-house team provides comprehensive commissioning services getting involved at project start-up to take the project through planning design, construction and turnover, on time and on budget. ACWA’s multi-disciplined knowledge and expertise includes, system design, electrical testing, operations and maintenance (incl. training) as well as systems and process diagnostics, providing an authoritative and effective resource. WATER TREATMENT Our water expertise comprehensively covers the filtration spectrum from conventional strainers and filtration systems to the most advanced reverse osmosis and ion exchange technologies. Microfiltration Ultrafiltration Nanofiltration Reverse Osmosis / Desalination Ion Exchange Conventional Water Treatment Pressure Filters Gravity Filters Chemical Treatment Granular Activated Carbon WASTEWATER TREATMENT The days of wastewater disposal by methods that had no consideration for the implications to the environment are over. As water scarcity increases and the pressure to comply with ever increasing environmental legislation for effective effluent treatment intensifies, it has never been more important to choose the right wastewater partner who can provide a range of effective processes. ACWA can deliver those solutions. Preliminary Treatment Aerobic Biological Treatment Anaerobic Treatment Membrane Bio Reactor High-Rate Ammonia Removal (Amtreat®) Scrubber Effluent Treatment Plant Effluent Re-use Tertiary Treatment Sludge Treatment

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    AJ Engineering & Construction Services Ltd

    United Kingdom

    AJ Engineering & Construction Services Ltd provide a wide spectrum of engineering services ranging from steel fabrication and CNC machining to cladding and civil engineering, with our highly experienced team we provide on-time, on-budget quality solutions. From our bases in Forres and Fort William, and a team accustomed to travel we can meet our client’s needs wherever required. Having worked on various water and wastewater treatment projects for the past 25 years we have developed a great working relationship with water companies across the UK. Our in-house capabilities allow us to offer a turnkey service to our clients from reactive maintenance and manufacturing to planned infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects. Many of the projects we undertake in the water sector are within water treatment and wastewater treatment plants where cleanliness is paramount, all our water sector site teams hold certification and Water Hygiene cards. Our range of services collated into one means that we can take on multiple discipline contracts and deliver them as one which provides our clients with a number of advantages. It removes the need to have multiple contractors on site at once. Benefits in cost savings passed down on procuring large amounts of steel for a side wide project. Little risk of dimensional discrepancies between contractors We work alongside framework delivery partners throughout the UK providing the services below; Steel portal frame buildings (design, fabrication, erection & cladding) Design, manufacture and installation of pipe bridges Design, manufacture and installation of site wide access metalwork (walkways, access stairs, ladders etc) Design, manufacture and installation of modular water buildings transportable by road. Design of various process tanks, pipework and pumps. Fabrication of tanks and pipework (stainless and carbon) Mechanical Installation Modular Treatment Buildings and Mechanical Fit-out SR2 rated steel enclosures (quicker than GRP Kiosks) We appreciate how important quality and cleanliness is in the water sector and we are proud that we have completely segregated facilities for stainless steel and carbon steel. In addition to this we are also approved under the regulations 31(4)(A) of the water supply regulations 2016 to supply stainless steel and pipework fabrications to the drinking water sector.

    Networks - Sewerage
    Asset Maintenance & Rehabilitation
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    Aquability OPS Ltd

    United Kingdom

    Aquability OPS Ltd was established in 2015 and is a leading technical consultancy providing optimised process solutions in the wastewater treatment industry. We are trusted partners of water companies, contractors and consultants and a member of British Water - the trade body representing the supply chain to government and the water companies. Director, Nicola Henderson is a chartered Chemical Engineer with over 27 years experience in the water industry and is one of the UK’s leading SBR experts. She is well known in the industry and previous tenures include Director of British Water and Chairman of British Water’s Technical Forum and Municipal Group. After graduating from Bath University in 1990 with a degree in Chemical & Bio Process Engineering, Nicola started her career in wastewater treatment at British Steel, responsible for the operation of their water and wastewater treatment systems. She then spent 24 years working in the design and build arena where she gained widespread experience in the water industry across a number of fields. Aquability OPS draw on Nicola’s extensive experience to offer technical expertise and bid support in both municipal and industrial wastewater treatment. We combine a mix of technical knowledge and practical application, providing comprehensive, tailored services across four areas to provide: Process expertise to solve our clients’ wastewater treatment challenges. Leading SBR expertise to ensure your SBR plant is a success. Commissioning and operational support for effective commissioning and trouble free operation. Bid support to develop innovative cost effective solutions, focused and persuasive bid writing and creative, engaging presentations. Our services help our customers to win work, build knowledge, reduce delivery and operating costs and avoid compliance issues. Our goal is to deliver successful outcomes for our Clients and develop trusting and long lasting relationships.

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    AUMA Actuators Limited

    United Kingdom

    Based in Clevedon, near Bristol, North Somerset, AUMA Actuators Limited is the UK subsidiary of the global AUMA Reister GmbH and Co., the world’s largest manufacturer of electric valve actuators, operating on every continent, with 2,300 employees in 30 locations. AUMA Actuators Limited is the UK arm of global manufacturer AUMA Reister GmbH, manufacturing daily over 500 electric actuators for valves, penstocks and dampers. A trusted supplier to the UK water and wastewater industry, AUMA holds supply and maintenance frameworks with all major UK water companies. With a UK-based team of experts and a £2.5 million inventory held locally, AUMA ensures rapid response and fast-track call-off for urgent project requirements. AUMA provides electric actuators – including variable speed, explosion-proof and underwater variants – plus gearboxes for flow control across water and wastewater networks, backed by comprehensive service, maintenance, and support tailored to the specific needs of the UK water sector. Key Products • SQ and SA part and multi-turn actuators for Class A and B operation, torques from 10 Nm to 32,000 Nm extendable to 675,000 Nm with optional gearboxes. • SQR and SAR modulating actuators provide Class C control up to 1500 starts/hr. Torques from 15 Nm to 2,400 Nm depending on model chosen. • SQV and SAV variable speed actuators provide accurate close control of valve position and flow rate, with soft-open and soft-close ability that protect ageing assets while retaining speed of operation and emergency functions. Tripping torques from 10 Nm to 1000 Nm. Modulating versions SQRV and SARV are also available • Profox – compact actuators for part- and multi-turn applications – easy to set up, reliable and tough, for torque ranges up to 600 Nm (part turn) and 100 Nm (multi-turn) For explosive atmospheres, AUMA actuators are available with full ATEX certification. Please ask us for details. AUMA equipment is built for the digital world. Full Fieldbus integration, the ability to integrate and consolidate other plant signals and bidirectional control makes AUMA an ideal project partner, while the modular approach and versatile configuration of AUMA equipment makes it ideal when you are considering automation of existing assets.

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    Cadman Cranes Ltd

    United Kingdom

    Cadman Cranes is a leading provider of lifting solutions in the UK with over 50 years’ experience and a reputation for quality, reliability and safety. At the very forefront of sustainability within the industry, Cadman Cranes offer responsible and collaborative turn-key solutions across all industries. From depots in Colchester and Brentwood, Cadman is ideally positioned to cover the East of England and beyond, living and breathing its mission to provide safe lifting solutions to industry and communities in a collaborate, considerate and sustainable way. Cadman has always placed great importance on delivering so much more than just crane hire. Its values are focussed on the success of its clients, its people and its community, and it takes great pride in going the extra mile on every job, no matter how big or small. Cadman Cranes add value to your hard work and offer a full-service lifting solution that goes far beyond just crane hire. It doesn’t just look for customers, it looks for partnerships based on trust, quality and safety. Services include: Contract lift services: Our complete package service is ideal for those who require a fully managed lifting solution, removing your risk and liability, and ensuring that we deal with all of the ‘heavy lifting’. Crane hire services: Cadman Cranes is the leading crane rental company in the East of England, providing crane hire across London, Essex, East Anglia, and all over the UK. With cranes available 24/7, 365 days a year, we are well positioned to keep your operations moving. Tank clearance, dredging, and grab solutions: Cadman Cranes offers innovative tank clearance solutions with our custom-designed grab attachment. The remote-controlled grab, mounted to the hooks of our mobile cranes, can reach up to 60 meters and handle a variety of materials, including sewage waste, sludge, grit, mud, and sand. This service is ideal for wastewater treatment plants, sewage facilities, digester tanks, aeration tanks, ports, and any industrial sites that require regular tank cleaning, maintenance, or dredging. Specialist lifting equipment for utility installation projects: Utilising our range of specialist lifting equipment, we have assisted on some of the most complex utility installation projects throughout the East of England, solving problems currently unimaginable by other mobile crane hire companies. Our innovative Compact Crawler Cranes, in combination with our remote-controlled telescopic hydraulic grab, have proved invaluable in providing the highest level of service and crane hire to the utilities sector. If you would like to work with Cadman Cranes or are looking to add a safe and considerate crane hire solution to your list of approved suppliers, Cadman would love to hear from you.

    Asset Maintenance & Rehabilitation
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    Carlow Concrete

    United Kingdom

    Carlow Concrete is a market leader in water retaining precast concrete structures in both the United Kingdom and Ireland. Production at our state of the art plant in the South East of Ireland is carried out using the most modern and innovative methods and equipment, for the quality production of our products ensuring the highest standards of quality and specification compliance are achieved every time. As part of the Burren Precast Concrete Group, the company has the resources and infrastructure to meet the high demands of our customers in relation to quality of service and product. Our organisation benefits from a team with combined expertise of over 100 years in the precast industry. The company has the technical expertise, the flexibility in production methods and the resources to Interpret, Design, Manufacture and Assemble to the highest standards to meet the requirements of its customers, bringing modern methods of construction through the benefits of off-site construction, building information modelling (BIM) and highly experienced installation teams. Our expansive range of products are devised specifically for both water and wastewater projects and are unrivaled in terms of design, quality and ease of installation. Our solutions offer international, national and customer specification compliances and meet all water companies’ asset standards throughout the UK & Ireland. Site installations typically achieve 25% to 50% reduction in programme with fewer people and plant requirements, meaning substantial savings to both preliminary and direct costs. Stormwater attenuation. Flood alleviation. Service reservoirs. Precast filter bed wall and tile system. Activated sludge plant. Final/primary settlement tanks. Retaining walls.

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    Concrete Repairs Ltd

    United Kingdom

    Concrete Repairs Limited (CRL) is a specialist asset maintenance contractor who is here to help you with the inspection, repair & refurbishment of your concrete water assets. CRL provide comprehensive repair and refurbishment services tailored to the needs of the water and wastewater sector throughout the UK. These include the inspection, repair, refurbishment and upgrading of service reservoirs, contact tanks, water towers & wastewater treatment plants. With over 65 years of experience, CRL understands the importance of maintaining water quality and supply to customers. Therefore, when planning repairs, we prioritise effective programming of the work and optimal utilization of the assets being repaired. Our choice of repair methodologies and materials always reflects this commitment. At CRL, we pride ourselves on being a reliable partner to the water companies. We collaborate closely with them to identify problems early, quantify the necessary repairs, and establish a timeline for refurbishment. Throughout this process, we focus on ensuring the longevity and optimal performance of the assets. CRL provide proven and successful cost-effective repair and refurbishment options which meet our clients’ objectives of upgrading and increasing the life of their structures. CRL is capable of undertaking individual projects of up to £20M, either under competitive tender, or through Partnering/Framework arrangements. Our broad experience across various sectors ensures we deliver efficient, robust, and technically advanced services.

    Asset Maintenance & Rehabilitation
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    Costain

    United Kingdom

    Costain works with water and wastewater companies to shape, create and deliver pioneering solutions that improve water quality, affordability and resilience. Population growth, regulatory changes, energy costs and climate change are having a dramatic impact on water usage. The national approach to managing water supply is changing to meet these challenges. The Government and industry regulator are tasked with cutting wastage and preserving an increasingly valuable resource, while protecting consumers from higher water bills. The water sector team offers: Expert input into consultation documents, close work with Government and water companies and innovative delivery, all of which help to minimise costs to water users while meeting national investment needs. A manufacturing mindset: programme optimisation advisory services, standard product development, production controls, whole-life costing and lean delivery processes. Cross-sector best practice: we provide value for our clients by drawing on experience from across the company and by working closely with our decarbonisation experts to drive regional growth strategies. Technology integration: working with some of the UK’s leading asset and data analytics organisations we analyse large volumes of real time data to create greater benefits for our customers through optimised maintenance, pump operation, energy and chemical usage. Current water industry frameworks: Anglian Water – Strategic Pipeline Alliance Severn Trent Southern Water – CMDP JV Thames Water United Utilities – Maintenance Service Provider Yorkshire Water – Technical Services

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    Electrosteel Castings (UK) Ltd

    United Kingdom

    Electrosteel Castings (UK) Ltd is a leading manufacturer of ductile iron pipes, fittings and ancillary pipeline products, supplying companies all around the globe. Our products fully comply with the many international and European standards for conveyance of potable drinking water, raw water and wastewater. We pride ourselves on providing a tailor-made solution that will meet your requirements, whatever the size or nature of your project. Working closely with the rest of the Electrosteel family, Electrosteel UK have the ability to manufacture, source, and consolidate product packages enabling our customers to have a single point of responsibility for the management and delivery of the materials ordered. This in turn ensures effective, on-time project completion and peace of mind. Electrosteel Castings (UK) is part of a company that has been engaged in the water infrastructure business for over fifty years. We cater to a large customer base in the UK, the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the USA. We have fulfilled more than 10,000 water supply projects in which our ductile iron spun pipes and fittings were implemented. In the UK we produce pipes and fittings in the range DN80mm – DN1000m in accordance with the following European standards: EN 545 for water EN 598 for sewerage

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    EMS Industries Ltd

    United Kingdom

    EMS are a UK based manufacturer of positive displacement ram pumps and grit removal solutions used traditionally in the wastewater industries but also in the food waste (AD) sector. EMS Industries was established in 1995 and has since grown into a world-renowned name for providing robust, reliable products which have provided our substantial client list with many years of trouble free service. All EMS products are designed, manufactured and tested in our Stoke on Trent operational facilities where we can also offer additional services including spare parts, service and repairs, installation, commissioning, operator training packages and full CAD and 3D modelling services. As a framework provider to some of the major UK utility companies, we ensure that our products meet with all current legislation and continually strive to provide innovative products to the market place.

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    ERG (Air Pollution Control) Ltd

    United Kingdom

    ERG (Air Pollution Control) Limited is the leading supplier of wastewater odour control units (OCUs) for the UK Water Industry and increasingly supplies odour control systems around the world. In addition, ERG can provide specialist advice and solutions to assist in achieving IED compliance for relevant odour assets. In the past 10 years, we have provided over 200 OCUs and count all the UK water companies and major main contractors among our clients. So, whether you are looking for a large, multi-stage chemical scrubbing system, an environmentally friendly bio-trickling filter or bio-scrubber system, a simple but efficient activated carbon or dry media system, an Odorgard™ from ERG Hygrade, or even an RTO (Regenerative Thermal Oxidiser) system, ERG can develop a tailor-made solution to suit. All ERG Odour Control Systems are: Purpose-designed by our process engineers to eliminate the cocktail of inlet odours to the required standard. Optimised to give the best value capital and running costs. Built and tested to current BS EN and WIMES specifications. Guaranteed to achieve the required discharge odour concentration and supported by our skilled and experienced maintenance team. Minimising non-compliant emissions to atmosphere by regular, planned maintenance protects your reputation and saves you money. Our maintenance department can help keep your air pollution and odour control systems running effectively and at the lowest operating costs. Our specialist engineers are experts in maintaining most types of odour and air pollution control equipment and always work to the highest safety standards. We often save clients many thousands of pounds by repairing and enhancing dilapidated air pollution and odour control equipment. We are a framework supplier for odour control maintenance to Southern Water, Scottish Water and Thames Water, regularly maintaining more than 120 sites.

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    Choosing a Biological Wastewater Treatment Vendor

    Biological wastewater treatment vendors deliver across a spectrum from packaged 50–500 PE plants (extended aeration containerized units, rotating biological contactors) to >1,000,000 PE municipal works. Core competencies span process design (SRT/HRT/F:M sizing against influent characterization), sludge handling (thickening at 4–6% DS via gravity belt thickener, dewatering at 22–28% DS via centrifuge, anaerobic digestion at HRT 20–30 days mesophilic), and increasingly biogas-to-energy CHP integration (200–250 m³ biogas/tonne VS, 1.8–2.2 kWh electricity per m³ biogas).

    Vendor evaluation criteria: project references at comparable PE and effluent quality (TN, TP, BOD, TSS); guarantee structure covering process performance + power + sludge yield; local operations/service network; spare-part lead times. Industrial vendors add specialization for high-strength streams — anaerobic digestion (UASB, EGSB, IC at OLR 10–30 kg COD/m³·day) for food/beverage, pulp/paper, brewery; aerobic MBR for pharma and chemical with refractory COD; SBR for batch-mode flows from textile, dairy, slaughterhouse.

    Regulatory drivers raising vendor specification bar: EU UWWTD 2024 recast (energy neutrality, micropollutant removal, anammox sidestream now BAT), US 40 CFR 122 NPDES, IFC EHS Guidelines. Climate disclosure (CDP, GRI 303, EU CSRD) increasingly requires Scope 1+2 emissions reporting. Aguato lists vendors with proven CHP integration, advanced nutrient removal, and digital twin operations support across municipal and industrial duties.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What references should I require from a biological treatment vendor?

    Minimum 3 references at comparable PE/load with similar effluent limits, in-country or in-region operating for 3+ years, with permission to contact operations staff. Request 12 months of compliance data (effluent BOD/TSS/TN/TP histograms vs. permit), electricity consumption per m³ treated, and sludge production per kg BOD removed. Reject vendors who refuse reference access or supply only design data without operating data.

    Should I select a process guarantee or a DBO contract?

    Process performance guarantee with liquidated damages for non-compliance over 12-month performance test is standard for design-build-supply projects $2M–$50M. DBO is preferred for >$50M projects or where operator capability is limited — vendor takes 5–20 year O&M responsibility with KPIs covering effluent quality, energy, sludge, and reagent consumption. DBO transfers more risk to vendor and typically delivers 10–25% lower lifecycle cost than separate D-B + O contracts.

    How do I evaluate vendors on energy efficiency?

    Demand kWh/m³ treated and kWh/kg COD removed at the contract guarantee point. Best-in-class CAS plants achieve 0.25–0.4 kWh/m³; MBR plants 0.5–0.9 kWh/m³; anaerobic-aerobic hybrids 0.15–0.3 kWh/m³. Audit blower efficiency (turbo blowers 70%+ wire-to-air efficiency vs. PD at 50–60%), fine-bubble diffuser SOTE (≥6%/m submergence), and aeration control strategy (DO + ammonia-based feedback reduces blower energy 15–25% vs. DO-only).

    What's the role of biogas-to-energy in a modern WWTP?

    Anaerobic digestion of waste activated sludge produces 200 to 250 Nm3 biogas per tonne VS destroyed. CHP engines convert this to 1.8 to 2.2 kWh electricity plus 2.2 to 2.5 kWh recoverable heat per m3 biogas. A 100,000 PE plant typically generates 30 to 50% of its own electricity from biogas, with EU UWWTD 2024 mandating energy neutrality at more than 150,000 PE plants by 2045. Biomethane upgrading to grid injection is increasingly attractive at $80 to $150/MWh feed-in tariffs.

    Case Study·Municipal wastewater utility, South West England, 85,000 PE treatment works
    Challenge

    A coastal treatment works operating extended aeration CAS was discharging final effluent at 18 mg/L ammonia-N against a consent limit of 5 mg/L driven by an EU UWWTD compliance notice. The plant was also running above 70% of design capacity with further housing growth planned.

    Approach

    An MBBR biofilm stage was retrofitted into one of three existing aeration lanes at 50% media fill, providing dedicated nitrification carriers without requiring new tank construction. SRT was extended from 6 to 14 days by carrier retention. The two remaining lanes were converted to BOD oxidation with reduced MLSS.

    Outcome

    Final effluent ammonia fell to 1.8 mg/L average within 14 weeks of commissioning. Hydraulic capacity increased 25% by decoupling nitrification from the CAS biomass. Total capital cost was GBP 1.4M versus GBP 4.2M for a new activated sludge tank. Plant achieved full UWWTD compliance ahead of the regulatory deadline.

    Questions to Ask Shortlisted Providers

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      What references do you have at comparable PE and effluent quality limits, with permission to contact operations staff?

      Biological treatment is highly site-specific. References at similar load and consent conditions with operating data for 12+ months are the only reliable evidence base for vendor selection.

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      Should we specify a DBO contract or a process performance guarantee with LD provisions?

      DBO transfers long-term O&M risk to the vendor and delivers better lifecycle cost for large plants. For smaller plants, a performance guarantee with LD for non-compliance is more cost-effective. The choice depends on operator capability and plant size.

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      What is your guaranteed sludge yield and dewatered DS% under the process guarantee?

      Sludge disposal is 20 to 35% of WWTP O&M cost. Every percentage point of DS affects disposal volume and transport cost. Vendors who guarantee yield and DS create accountability for sludge economics.

    4. 4

      How does your process handle storm flow events above 3 DWF, and what happens to biological performance?

      UK WWTPs must handle flows to full treatment (FFT) up to 3 DWF under the Water Industry Act. Biological systems without bypass management or storm tanks can suffer severe biomass washout during wet weather events.

    5. 5

      What is your SCADA and remote monitoring capability, and does it include automated alarm escalation for consent-limit exceedances?

      Unmonitored biological systems can breach consent for hours before an operator responds. Automated alarms tied to continuous effluent monitoring (ammonia, turbidity) are increasingly expected by the Environment Agency.

    What Drives Cost in This Category

    Treatment configuration choice (CAS vs. MBBR vs. MBR vs. granular)

    MBR capital cost runs 30 to 60% above CAS for the same throughput but eliminates secondary clarifiers and delivers reuse-grade effluent. MBBR retrofit of existing CAS tanks cuts capital by 60 to 70% versus new-build nitrification capacity.

    Aeration system efficiency (blower type and diffuser SOTE)

    Turbo blowers at 70%+ wire-to-air efficiency versus positive displacement at 50 to 55% save GBP 30K to 120K/year in electricity for a 100,000 PE plant. Fine-bubble diffusers at 6% SOTE/m versus coarse bubble at 2% halve air volume requirements.

    Sludge digestion and energy recovery integration

    Anaerobic digestion with CHP adds GBP 1.5M to GBP 5M capital at 100,000 PE scale but recovers GBP 80K to GBP 200K/year in electricity and reduces sludge disposal costs 40 to 50%. Payback is typically 5 to 10 years.

    Tertiary treatment for reuse-grade or stringent nutrient limits

    Tertiary sand filtration adds GBP 0.8M to GBP 2M for a 100,000 PE plant. UV disinfection for reuse adds GBP 0.5M to GBP 1.5M. Chemical phosphorus precipitation (ferric dosing) adds GBP 30K to GBP 80K/year in reagent costs.

    Key Regulations & Standards

    EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive 2024 Recast

    The recast UWWTD sets new energy neutrality targets (>150,000 PE by 2045), micropollutant removal requirements (>100,000 PE), and stricter nutrient limits. UK treatment works are subject to equivalent standards through retained EU law and Ofwat regulatory price reviews.

    Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016 (EA Discharge Permit)

    All municipal and industrial WWTP discharges to controlled waters require an Environmental Permit from the Environment Agency specifying BOD, TSS, ammonia, nitrogen, and phosphorus limits. Permit variations trigger capital upgrades; breach triggers enforcement.

    Water Industry Act 1991 / Ofwat AMP8 Regulatory Framework

    Ofwat's AMP8 price review sets capital maintenance and enhancement allowances for English and Welsh water companies through 2030. UWWTD compliance, storm overflow reduction, and PFAS removal are priority investment areas.

    IFC EHS Guidelines for Water and Sanitation

    International Finance Corporation guidelines apply to project-financed WWTP. They specify effluent limits for BOD (30 mg/L), COD (125 mg/L), TSS (35 mg/L), nitrogen (10 mg/L TN), and phosphorus (2 mg/L TP) that are used as baseline for environmental assessment.