GENERAL PROJECT

Slaley WINEP P & Improvements

As part of the Water Industry National Environmental Programme (WINEP), we will be installing a new chemical dosing plant (electro coagulation) and replacing parts of the existing treatment process to enable the site to meet the forthcoming phosphorous discharge consent of 0.7 mg/l, which will apply from December 2024. The improvement works will cost £5M and is one of 27 sites within the NWG region to receive this upgrade. Phosphorous is a nutrient and can cause algae to grow in watercourses, reducing biodiversity and river water quality.

Update by Julie Oakley

Good afternoon all,

Hope you have all had a lovely Christmas and ready for the New Year ahead,

Welcome to your first update of 2025, here at Slaley treatment works, had a challenging start to the year due to the wintery conditions but we are back on track and making good progress. We have now completed the pipework at the balance flow chamber which is designed to ensure a steady flow of water into the subsequent treatment process along with the sludge tank which is designed to store and process organic, inorganic materials and suspended solids which are separated from the treated water during various stages of the treatment process. The Humus settlement tank de-sludge slab is cast and the temporary Aquazone ferric dosing kiosk is in place. This is an integrated system that supports the operation of the wastewater process.We have now begun repurposing the old Final Settlement Tank into a pumping station, the coping wall and scaffolding are in place, ready for pumps and pipework to be installed later this month.

We would like to thank you all for your continued support and patience while the work continues, but in the meantime, if you have any questions or queries please leave a comment below or use the details provided to contact us and one of the team will be happy to help.

Thank you,

Julie

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