At a recent CIWEM Innovation Showcase evening, MWH Treatment, together with Severn Trent Water and Bluewater Bio Ltd, won the “Best Value Innovation” award. Competing against major organisations such as Atkins, Water Research Council and Hach Lange, our “Ashbourne HYBACS” project was voted a clear winner in this prestigious category. The award was presented by Andy Smith, Director of Water Services at Severn Trent Water.

HYBACS is a patented and innovative process for biologically treating wastewater. Developed from technology originating in South Korea, MWH Treatment has successfully installed the first full-scale HYBACS installation in Europe, at Ashbourne Sewage Treatment Works in Derbyshire. With substantial CAPEX, OPEX and carbon benefits, this leading-edge technology integrates fully with existing works without modifications to existing aeration lanes.

Diana Miller, Severn Trent Water Solutions Manager comments “this award recognises the tremendous value of collaborative working within the ‘One Supply Chain’ ethos at Severn Trent Water”.

Congratulations to all involved in the Ashbourne HYBACS project, especially our colleagues in Severn Trent Water and Bluewater Bio.

CIWEM is the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management. Granted its Royal Charter in 1995, CIWEM is widely acknowledged as one of the UK’s leading independent and chartered professional bodies.