Case Studies

A mine water treatment scheme was implemented at Vivian (Six Bells) by the Coal Authority as an environmental service under its national remediation programme in 2006. Vivian (Six Bells) is located in South Wales, approximately 20km north of Cardiff next to the village of Abertillery. A mine water discharge from the Vivian Shaft was discovered in […]

The Lynemouth Colliery was part of a larger mining block linked to Ellington Colliery (Ellington Combine) that worked reserves under the North Sea; the mining block extended inland close to Morpeth. Groundwater lies above the rocks forming the coal measures. If mine water was to rise unchecked, it could pollute a source of water for […]

Abandoned metal mines pollute approximately 1,500km of rivers in England and contribute about 50% of the cadmium, lead and zinc in surface waters despite most closing in the early 20th century. The WAMM (Water and Abandoned Metal Mines) Programme is a partnership between the Environment Agency, the Coal Authority and the Department for Environment, Food […]

The Macallan owners, Edrington, have commissioned an iconic new distillery and visitor centre which will see the distillery transformed into a beautifully designed architectural building that embodies The Macallan’s uncompromising approach to quality and luxury. Over time the distillery will also deliver additional capacity to meet the growing global demand for the world famous Macallan […]

A partnership delivering a sustainable solution to the legacy of mine closures

Minewater Treatment Scheme delivering environment improvements

Sustainable energy from sustainable paper

Removing heavy metals from groundwater & leachate

£19m Effluent Plant at Pharmaceutical Facility

First wetland to co-treat minewater and final effluent

£19m effluent plant at pharmaceutical works protecting Severn Estuary environment