Southern Water selects Koch Membrane to deliver MBR modules for wastewater facility in UK

Southern Water has selected water treatment solution provider Koch Membrane Systems (KMS) to deliver membrane bioreactor (MBR) modules for the Woolston Wastewater Treatment Works in Hampshire, UK.

KMS will supply PURON MBR modules for the facility to ensure that it meets the stringent environmental guidelines in the country.

The order is expected to support the upgrade and expansion of the facility in order to suffice the growing water demands owing to the area’s redevelopment.

Upgrades for the treatment facility, which are expected to involve an investment of £63m, had been initiated in September 2014.

Southern Water, the operator for the plant, had selected 4Delivery to conduct environmental improvement schemes for the facility. 4Delivery is a consortium formed by industry leaders including Veolia, Costain and MWH.

4Delivery said: "When constructing a membrane bioreactor, it is critical that partners in the supply chain work closely together to ensure a successful delivery.

"During the tender and award process, we found Koch Membrane Systems to be extremely supportive and adaptable to meet the needs of this complex project, forming a real sense of partnership."

KMS collaborated with Southern Water and 4Delivery to ensure them about its capability for offering comprehensive technical support for the project.

Koch Membrane Systems Water & Wastewater European sales director Chris King said: "Membrane bioreactor technology has seen a significant reduction in operating and life-cycle costs as technical innovations are developed.

"PURON reinforced hollow fibre MBR technology continues to be at the forefront of this innovation. We are pleased to work closely with 4Delivery & Southern Water to deliver this flagship project."