Intermittent Discharges

Pharmaceutical reduction at WWTW – cost and effectiveness

Reference: 20/WW/17/18
ISBN: 978-1-84057-901-7
Published Date: 25/08/2020

The Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive is currently under review in 2020, with discussions being held as to whether advanced treatment for substances such as pharmaceuticals should be mandated to achieve a minimum reduction across wastewater treatment works, as is undertaken within Switzerland. This project looked at the implementation of pharmaceutical removal in Switzerland and its implications for the UK in terms of cost and effectiveness. Conclusions were drawn and recommendations made for the Water Industry and policy makers regarding pharmaceutical removal from effluent at wastewater treatment works. This knowledge will enable UKWIR and its members to inform, engage with and influence policy decision makers to ensure that any changes to the UWWTD are proportionate to the environmental benefit they will deliver.

Price: £10  

Guide to Modelling Intermittent Discharges_Summary

Reference: 14/WW/17/17
ISBN: 1 84057 749 5
Published Date: 13/01/2015

This report provides an up-to-date and accessible guide to modelling intermittent discharges (i.e. combined sewer overflows, storm tanks and pumping station overflows). It is aimed primarily at water managers and asset planners in water companies who commission work from specialist modellers and authorise investment plans based on the results. It will also be useful for anyone who wants to gain an overview of current practice in the UK.

The guide describes a four stage process to modelling intermittent discharges: defining the problem, selecting an approach, applying the model, and analysing uncertainty. Each stage is broken down into a series of steps, which discuss critical decision points and summarise current good practice within the UK water industry.

A checklist at the end of each stage highlights key issues to be agreed between those responsible for building water quality models and those that use and interpret the model outputs.

Price: £10  

Project Introduction Leaflet

Reference: 14/WW/17/17
ISBN: 1 84057 749 5
Published Date: 13/01/2015

This report provides an up-to-date and accessible guide to modelling intermittent discharges (i.e. combined sewer overflows, storm tanks and pumping station overflows). It is aimed primarily at water managers and asset planners in water companies who commission work from specialist modellers and authorise investment plans based on the results. It will also be useful for anyone who wants to gain an overview of current practice in the UK.

The guide describes a four stage process to modelling intermittent discharges: defining the problem, selecting an approach, applying the model, and analysing uncertainty. Each stage is broken down into a series of steps, which discuss critical decision points and summarise current good practice within the UK water industry.

A checklist at the end of each stage highlights key issues to be agreed between those responsible for building water quality models and those that use and interpret the model outputs.

Price: £10