Protect Our Rivers. Upgrade Systems. Unlock Developments.
Overview
Nutrient Neutrality requirements currently prevent development in sensitive river catchments unless phosphate impacts are professionally offset.
WCI Nutrient Neutrality solves this challenge through an innovative model: we upgrade septic tanks to modern treatment systems at no cost to property owners, creating measurable phosphate reductions – credits that enable compliant development while protecting local waterways.
A comprehensive solution for developers navigating planning constraints. A significant cost saving and system improvement for homeowners. Lasting environmental benefit for our rivers.
Two Connected Pathways to Nutrient Neutrality
The Demand Side: For Developers, Architects & Land Agents
Secure planning approval with immediate phosphate credits and professional technical assessments. We provide the mitigation strategy planning authorities accept, backed by commercial flexibility.
- NNAMS Reports: Professional Nutrient Neutrality Assessment Methodology reports demonstrating your development meets environmental requirements nationwide.
- Phosphate Credits: Immediate availability of permanent and bridging credits in River Tone, Parrett, Brue and Axe catchments.
- Flexible Terms: Our unique “Buy Now, Pay Later” payment structure to help you manage project cash flow.
- Precise Procurement: Credits available in exact increments as small as 0.01 kg, ensuring you only pay for what you need.
The Supply Side: For Homeowners & Businesses With Overnight Accommodation
Free professional septic tank upgrade for properties with overnight accommodation in Somerset’s River Tone, Parrett, Brue or Axe catchments – no cost, no repayment, improved system performance.
- Professional Upgrade: We replace aging septic tanks with modern, high-performance treatment plants.
- Environmental Impact: Your participation reduces phosphate discharge by over 95%, protecting our local rivers and enabling sustainable local development.
- No Hidden Catches: You retain full ownership of the upgraded system with no repayment requirements. Standard maintenance obligations simply transfer if the property is sold.
The WCI Difference: Why Certainty Matters
As the originators of the septic tank upgrade credit model, WCI Nutrient Neutrality generates phosphate credits through our own professionally installed system upgrades. This creates a high-integrity environmental benefit that reduces phosphate reaching sensitive waterways while simultaneously unlocking sustainable development across the River Tone, Parrett, Brue and Axe (Somerset) catchments.
- Proven Innovation: WCI Group MD, Brad Taylor, pioneered the septic tank upgrade credit model – an approach now adopted and replicated nationwide.
- Established Credibility: Our credits and NNAMS reports are recognised and trusted by planning officers, reducing risk in your mitigation strategy.
- Market Stability: WCI Nutrient Neutrality supply and certainty when the market needs it most.
- Competitive Value: Credits are priced and consistently remain at or below council rates.
Get Started
Developers & Professionals can discuss a development's phosphate requirements and secure credits with flexible terms. If you’re a Septic Tank owner, register for the free upgrade scheme and contribute to environmental improvement. Contact Nutrient Neutrality Team Call 01984 623 404
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Get in TouchNutrient Neutrality
WCI's Nutrient Neutrality division works with developers, land agents and planning consultants across nutrient neutrality catchments in England. We produce NNAMS and sHRA reports, sell council-approved phosphate credits, and operate a Free Upgrade Scheme for homeowners with existing septic tanks in eligible areas.