Issue 15 | September 2006 | Contents
Operation Sludge Control
When the water quality at a new passive minewater treatment scheme turned out to be much worse than had been predicted, the Authority responded quickly to install a new process to treat the water to the desired standards.
Pump up the Volume
With 29 pumping stations located from Frances on the Firth of Forth right down to Vivian in South Wales, maintaining pumping equipment some of which is up to 50 years old, is an ongoing responsibility for the Authority.
An Underground Solution
The award-winning Glyncastle project in South Wales clearly demonstrates the environmental benefits of installing minewater control systems using trenchless technology – sometimes referred to as ‘no-dig’ techniques.
Two in One
The pioneering Lamesley Wetlands scheme, which offers a solution to treating minewater and sewage effluent at the same time, has now gone live. Hailed as a breakthrough in the treatment of polluted waters, the project has been designed to bring environmental benefits to wildlife and the local community.
Back to Nature
Going the extra mile to make a new minewater scheme near Forth in South Lanarkshire, look as natural as possible to enhance the local environment, has placed the Authority’s project in contention for a top award.
Monitoring by Remote Control
Going the extra mile to make a new minewater scheme near Forth in South Lanarkshire, look as natural as possible to enhance the local environment, has placed the Authority’s project in contention for a top award.
What a Difference Two Years Make
From construction site to a thriving habitat for wildlife in just two years – that is the typical life cycle of one of the Authority’s maturing minewater treatment schemes.
Experimental Passive Scheme in South Wales
Sustainability is the key to an experimental passive minewater treatment scheme which is being piloted by the Authority at Tan Y Garn in South Wales.
Disused Mineworkings: A Suitable Habitat for Bats
A series of abandoned mineworkings in Upper Colsterdale, North Yorkshire, have been designated a suitable habitat for bats, following a specialist environmental study commissioned by the Authority.
Surface Hazards - an Environmental Approach
Minewater Treatment Schemes - June 2006 Performance Review
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