Algae treatment trials agreed with Wessex Water
Trials of a nature-based wastewater treatment process that uses algae to break down contaminants has been secured through a joint venture between wastewater specialist Marlowe Environmental Services (MES) and technology company Industrial Phycology (I-Phyc). The £1 million agreement with UK utility Wessex Water will see trials take place at Pen Mill water recycling centre in Yeovil, Somerset, as part of the water company’s regulatory research and development programme. MES equipment arrives onsite early-April 2026 for the 12-month trial. MES […]
Southern Water purchases phosphorus filtration technology
Trial of an innovative phosphorus removal technology at a Sussex wastewater treatment plant (WwTP) has led to the purchase of two Flocell XFM20 filtration units by UK utility Southern Water. Wastewater treatment specialist WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE), now Marlowe Environmental Services (MES), initially hired out the equipment for use at Storrington WwTP in June 2025. […]
Crocodiles snap up benefits of custom wastewater treatment
A zoo specialising in crocodile conservation has selected an enhanced effluent treatment solution from wastewater technology specialist WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE) now Marlowe Environmental Services. A planned site expansion, along with drainage challenges, prompted the zoo to install a custom, off-mains wastewater treatment plant at its site in Oxfordshire. The zoo is home to over […]
WCSEE selected for major water recycling centre upgrade
Anglian Water has completed the installation of specialist wastewater treatment equipment from WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE) now Marlowe Environmental Services. A total of 10 Hybrid modular biological treatment units, two Flocell XFMs and 4 Lamellas for tertiary solids removal were put in place as part of a major upgrade of Horning Knackers Wood water recycling […]
Phosphorus reduction technology successfully trialled by United Utilities
A water efficient, low energy phosphorus reduction technology from WCSEE and filtration specialist Flocell has been trialled by United Utilities to help deliver tightened phosphorus removal consents.
Biological treatment hire keeps wastewater plant compliant
A Northumbrian Water wastewater treatment plant installs two temporary T300 WCSEE Hybrid™ submerged moving-bed, fixed-film reactors.
Northumbrian Water, Southern Water and Dŵr Cymru
Three UK water utilities have agreed orders for the installation of a total of six conical settlement tanks.
Blower timers significantly reduce packaged treatment energy cost
A successful two-year trial of interval timers on packaged wastewater treatment plant blowers has resulted in an average 50% energy reduction at a site in Cornwall.
Three UK Water Utilities choose WCSEE conical settlement tank technology
Two UK water utilities have agreed orders for the installation of a total of 30 Hybrid-SAF modular biological treatment units.
Pork producer cuts emissions with onsite sludge treatment
When Britain’s biggest provider of higher welfare pork wanted to reduce processing plant sludge transport costs, WCS Environmental Engineering was not only able to reduce carbon emissions, but also drive green energy generation.
Wastewater system selected for landmark logistics scheme
WCS Environmental Engineering technology has been selected to deliver wastewater treatment at a landmark industrial development in east London.
Hybrid™ technology selected for sensitive Scottish site
Technology from wastewater treatment specialist WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE) has been selected by Scottish Water to deliver a tightened ammonia removal consent at a village treatment works.