Eight Properties, One Estate, 15.59 kg of Phosphate Betterment
The Cothelstone Estate – a designated National Landscape, home to the same family since 1791 – needed its private drainage modernised before redevelopment could begin.
Summary
- 8 sewage treatment plants upgraded across the estate
- 15.59 kg - total phosphate betterment delivered per year
- 5 years free servicing by WCI Service Engineers included
- £0 cost to the estate under WCI's free upgrade scheme
Project in numbers
8
Sewage treatment plants upgraded
15.59 kg per year
Total phosphate betterment
5 years
Free servicing included
£0
Cost to the estate
Overview
The Cothelstone Estate in the Quantock Hills – a designated National Landscape, home to the same family since 1791 – needed its private drainage modernised before redevelopment could begin. The WCI Nutrient Neutrality Free Septic Tank Upgrade Scheme provided the solution at no cost.
The Challenge
Eight properties ranging from 5PE to 110PE systems required coordinated upgrading, with some sites needing remedial work to separate surface water from the foul network before installation could begin.
The WCI Solution
WCI Water & Wastewater project engineers surveyed all eight properties, planned access and determined installation methods. GRAF one2clean treatment plants were selected for their superior phosphate reduction capability.
Each system was commissioned in-house by WCI Service Engineers who are all British Water Accredited and GRAF Trained.
The Outcome
15.59 kg of phosphate betterment delivered per year. Every property now has a modern compliant system with WCI Service Engineers ensuring they continue to run efficiently.
To find out how quickly WCI can secure nutrient neutrality for your development, contact us today.
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