UTILITY WEEK | 20TH - 26TH JULY 2018 |
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"When complete, the improve-
ments will mean the quality of
wastewater leaving the site will meet
higher standards set by the Environ-
ment Agency. This is good news for
both our customers and the wider
environment."
The new process units are part of
a range of measures that will improve
the quality of wastewater leaving the
works. The sludge treatment process is
being renewed, and at the same time
the sludge processing equipment is
being updated. A new chemical dosing
kit will also be installed. Work is due
to be completed by the end of 2018.
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Operations & Assets
FACTFILE:
SOUTHERN WATER AND
THE SCAYNES HILL WTW
700 million
number of litres Southern Water treats and recycles
every day
368
number of treatment works the company operates
39,000
length of Southern Water's sewer network in kilometres
(six times as long as the entire UK motorway network)
2 million
number of houses under Southern Water's jurisdiction
Drainage strategies
Southern Water is in the process of developing a number
of 25-year strategies to make sure it can continue to safely
recycle wastewater.
A spokesperson says: "We're now at the beginning of
our journey to develop drainage strategies for up to 100
areas across our region. Each one will explain how we will
deliver long-term drainage services for our customers in a
sustainable and economic way.
"We'll be carrying out detailed discussions with agencies
and organisations which also have important drainage
responsibilities to develop joint implementation plans for
each area.
"We'll also consult local communities, customers and
stakeholders to ensure that the drainage services we
provide are effective and keep pace with future pressures in
the years ahead."
The future
Looking forward, the company plans to regularly update
and republish each strategy as it engages with customers
and stakeholders. It says details of public consultation
periods and other opportunities to share feedback will be
published regularly.
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