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. […]

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 […]