Southern Water has announced an investment of nearly £30 million is being spent on improving wastewater treatment works in the New Forest and parts of the Test Valley.
The latest programme of projects is taking place in Whiteparish, Lyndhurst, Romsey and Redlynch to further enhance processes, with a new layer of treatment aimed at phosphorous and iron levels.
The water company said this will bring with it greater environmental benefits for the local area, in support of new Environment Agency regulations.
Work is now underway at all of the sites and will be finished by December 2024.
Project Manager for Southern Water, Daniela Pinto, said:
“We’re keen to continue investing in our wastewater treatment works across our region and improve water quality. These works will help reduce storm overflows and also help the environment by reducing the amount of phosphorous in the water.”
The work to reduce storm overflows includes increasing capacity of sites so they can manage increased flows and a storm tank will be installed at Redlynch Wastewater Treatment Works.
The investment comes as Southern Water seeks feedback from the public and regulators on its new £1.5 billion Clean Rivers and Seas Plan that sets out how the company will reduce storm overflows.
The company is also spending £3 billion between 2020-25 on improving its environmental performance.
The work is being carried out by GTb which is a joint venture between Galliford Try Environment and Binnies UK Ltd.
Derren Kinnell, Project Manager for GTb, added:
“This is another collaborative project with Southern Water. By making these improvements and upgrading some of the existing equipment, Southern Water will be able to meet new targets.”
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