Severn Trent is using I-Phyc’s algae-based method of removing phosphorus from wastewater at Croxton Kerrial, owing to its efficacy, sustainability and its ability to work with variable flow rates.

On-site sludge treatment technology is offering big food and drink manufacturing companies the opportunity to make major cost savings, improve environmental performance and achieve significant operational benefits – and all with a payback of less than two years.

After several years of intensive trials United Utilities is readying three wastewater treatment plants to use innovative technology.