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ELODRY^® selected for first UK installation as Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water investigates future sludge drying

By: D.Brown

Published: November 10, 2026

ELODRY® - low temperature sewage sludge belt dryer

ELIQUO HYDROK has been selected by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water to supply ELODRY^® for a sludge drying trial at Cardiff Wastewater Treatment Works, marking the first ELODRY^® installation in the UK. The temporary full-scale installation will investigate the potential of low-temperature sludge drying to reduce the water content of sewage sludge and help inform Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water’s future approach to biosolids management and investment.

The dryer installation will process dewatered sludge produced by the site’s Advanced Anaerobic Digestion (AAD) plant, assessing performance across different sludge characteristics and operating conditions. The results will provide operational data to support future investment decisions as the water industry considers how biosolids can be managed more sustainably and resiliently.

Preparing for the future of biosolids management

Sewage sludge cake typically contains around 70–80% water by weight. This water contributes significantly to the volume and weight of material that must be stored and transported, while limiting opportunities for further processing. Wet cake storage also results in GHG emissions and odour issues.

Drying removes most of this water, reducing the volume and weight of the resulting biosolids. This helps reduce transport requirements and the associated carbon footprint, increase storage capacity, and provide greater flexibility around future treatment, recycling, and disposal routes. With water companies across the UK exploring alternatives to traditional land application, producing a higher dry solids product could also support a wider range of potential treatment and end-use options.

Collaboration

The project is being delivered in collaboration with Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water and Industrial Pipework Services (IPS). IPS will undertake the installation, while ELIQUO HYDROK will provide the ELODRY^® system, design support, commissioning, training and project support throughout the trial and final reporting process.

William Mackveley, Sales and Business Development Director at ELIQUO HYDROK, said:

“This project represents an important step in bringing ELODRY^® technology to the UK and understanding the role that low-temperature drying could play in the future of biosolids management

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is taking a proactive approach to understanding the options available as the industry considers how biosolids can be managed more sustainably and resiliently.

The Cardiff project will provide valuable operational data from a live wastewater treatment environment and help demonstrate the potential benefits of producing a higher dry solids product.”

The Cardiff project brings ELODRY^® to the UK for the first time and will provide valuable insight into the potential role of sludge drying in future biosolids management.

For More Information, contact us at http://www.eliquohydrok.co.uk

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Keep current with competitor offerings, relevant standards, customer requirements and emerging best practice in filtration and advanced treatment.
Lead and/or support technical discussions with customers, consultants and contractors: application design, performance expectations, constraints, integration, commissioning and operational considerations.
Work with Quality and Health, Safety & Environment colleagues to ensure products and documentation meet relevant standards and expectations (including safe installation, safe operation, and clear limitations).

Who we are looking for:

Essential

Strong technical foundation (engineering, environmental, mechanical, process, or similar) with practical product/application experience.
Demonstrable experience improving or developing engineered products (requirements, testing, validation, documentation).
Hands-on experience planning and executing trials/pilots (experimental design, sampling regimes, data analysis, technical reporting).
Ability to explain technical topics clearly to non-technical audiences (customers and internal teams).
Strong analytical approach: assumptions, calculations, evidence-based recommendations.
Comfortable working across functions (sales, manufacturing, quality, supply chain) and driving work through influence.
Willingness to travel and work on operational sites, with a practical and safe approach to field-based work.

Desirable

Experience in filtration processes in wastewater, potable water, storm water, or industrial treatment (e.g. tertiary filtration, solids removal, adsorption-support processes).
Familiarity with quaternary treatment concepts and interfaces.
Experience building practical tools for selection/sizing and standardising technical outputs.
Exposure to certification/assurance routes and product compliance environments.

About us

ELIQUO HYDROK is an award-winning, established and growing, market leader. We provide water treatment solutions that keep seas and rivers clean and drinking water safe. From flood water management to sewage filtration systems, we provide innovative, environmentally considerate, cost-effective, and practical solutions to municipal water companies.

We’re passionate about our people, offering a range of benefits to our valued employees, including hybrid working and a Medicash healthcare plan. You will be part of a team of 180+ colleagues delivering high-quality, essential services underpinning water infrastructure and environmental improvement across the UK.

Inclusion & Diversity

At Eliquo Hydrok, we are committed to fostering a culture of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect across all areas of our business. We actively promote equality and diversity, and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind – whether based on gender, race, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or employment status. Our goal is to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, feels respected, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential. To support fairness in our recruitment process, we ask all applicants to complete an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) survey after applying. This helps us monitor and improve our practices, ensuring equal access to opportunities for everyone.

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid working options available
Medicash Health Plan
Company Pension
Sick Pay
On-site parking
Cycle to Work Scheme
Company Events
Appraisal and Personal Development programme

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