We provide a waste management service to the water and wastewater aspects of our business. Our aim is to utilise the principles of the waste hierarchy by reducing, re-using, recycling and only finally disposing of our wastes.
As part of our operations we provide a FREE beneficial service to agriculture by the recycling of treated biosolids to agricultural land.
It is generally accepted that the best practicable option for the management of these products is via its beneficial reuse in agriculture. The nutrient and soil conditioning properties are well documented. As environmental legislation and financial constraints continue to increase for farmers this free source of nutrients, supported by professional and auditable application provides a valuable resource that has widespread environmental benefits.
United Utilities continues to provide a sustainable and reliable service but is developing new solutions all the time. Some of the schemes currently under development include co-composting and biosolids for biofuel initiatives (4BIO4). If you have an idea, please get in touch with us.
To see if you can play a part in this, please see further information in the Land Users newsletter or contact us for further details.