Water Treatment Plant Operation and Maintenance

Safe, sustainable, and reliable operation of your water, wastewater or anaerobic digestion treatment plant is no longer just a matter of compliance, it is a strategic opportunity.

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As water supply and discharge costs rise, environmental regulations tighten, and carbon reduction targets grow more urgent, the performance and sustainability of your water and wastewater operations are under more scrutiny than ever.

Alpheus provides expert water and wastewater treatment plant operation and maintenance services for industrial and commercial clients across the UK. Whether it’s operating a wastewater treatment plant, performing regular maintenance, or managing the full lifecycle of your water infrastructure, we help you optimise plant performance, reduce operating costs, and ensure long-term compliance.

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With tailored support across water treatment maintenance, wastewater treatment plant maintenance, and water plant management, we help generate added value through energy recovery, water recycling, and resource optimisation.

With more than 30 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment plant systems, Alpheus helps clients enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability. We support some of the UK’s leading brands, including Bakkavor, The Glenmorangie Company, and the University of Cambridge, by providing high-performance wastewater and water treatment services that go beyond just upkeep.

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Our tailored support can help you achieve your organisation's operational and strategic objectives by delivering:

Full compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements, and proactive support for future changes
Safer sites through the highest standards in Health & Safety and Process Safety
Optimised water treatment plant operations, preventing downtime and improving efficiency and effluent quality
Extended asset lifespan through proactive maintenance, optimisation, and upgrade planning
Cost savings and carbon reduction through improved efficiency and resource recovery strategies
Support with water stewardship and water management goals

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Whether you're outsourcing the complete operation of a wastewater treatment plant or need support with routine water treatment maintenance, Alpheus helps transform your infrastructure from a compliance burden into a value-generating asset.

Explore our Effluent and Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Services

Alpheus offer a range of solutions, based around our clients’ unique needs and goals, including:

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Contracts

Our bespoke maintenance contracts are tailored to your needs, from full operational management and maintenance services to planned, preventative maintenance, and on-demand servicing. We support treatment plants, including anaerobic digestion plants, membrane treatment and recycling plants, pumping stations and more, ensuring environmental compliance, reliability, and efficiency.

Water and Effluent Treatment Plant Audits

Our plant audits evaluate performance, compliance, and cost-saving opportunities across water and wastewater treatment operations. Whether as part of a contract or a standalone service, these audits support your environmental and sustainability goals while identifying ways to optimise treatment processes and reduce operational costs.

‍Filtration and Membrane System Maintenance

From reverse osmosis systems to MBR and ultrafiltration units, we provide safe, effective maintenance of water treatment plant filtration technologies. Our expertise in high-risk and high-complexity systems extends membrane life, lowers energy use, and minimises downtime.

Pumping Station Maintenance and Servicing

We offer proactive wastewater pump maintenance to minimise energy use, maintain consistent effluent quality, and prevent failures. Alpheus ensures your pumps are regularly serviced and operating optimally, helping you stay compliant and cost-efficient.

Tank Maintenance and Cleaning Services

Our wastewater treatment plant maintenance services also include cleaning and inspecting critical infrastructure such as settlement, bioreactor, anaerobic digestion and water storage tanks. We deliver safe, efficient emptying, cleaning, inspecting and maintenance services while minimising operational disruption and protecting system integrity and compliance.

Six Essential Practices for Operating a Wastewater Treatment Plant Efficiently

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1. Monitor and Analyse

Closely monitoring the treatment process and analysing data can identify areas to fine-tune, such as chemical dosage, mixing/aeration rates and settings to improve efficiency. This often delivers significant savings.

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2. Proactive Cleaning

Regular preventative cleaning ensures consistent treatment quality and that equipment performs at its best. For example, cleaning membranes in place ensures efficiency in the separation of solids, preventing high energy costs and compliance risks.

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3. Preventive Maintenance Plans

Implementing a formal plan for maintenance and equipment cleaning, incorporating increased activity for critical assets, helps avoid unplanned downtime and protects long-term plant performance. We help clients implement structured maintenance regimes aligned with system priorities.

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4. Proactive Maintenance

Proactive maintenance goes beyond preventing equipment failure and downtime. By using data, insights, alongside insights gained from training and experience, it helps protect equipment and extend its lifespan by addressing the root causes of wear.

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5. Strategic Equipment Upgrades

Where proactive and preventative cleaning and maintenance are essential to maximise asset lifespan, it is important to understand the best time to upgrade. Newer treatment technologies can be more energy-efficient and reliable, thereby improving plant performance and reducing costs.

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6. Biological performance management

Efficient operation of wastewater treatment plants relies on careful management of biological processes. Close monitoring of key metrics such as food-to-mass ratio and loading rates to ensure optimal biological activity and treatment outcomes.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Areas of Expertise

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Alpheus supports all aspects of water treatment plant operation and maintenance and wastewater treatment plant management, covering traditional infrastructure and advanced treatment technologies. Our capabilities include:

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Aerobic and biological wastewater treatment (e.g., SBRs, MBRs, MBBRs, aeration)
Anaerobic digestion
Sludge and biosolids management
Filtration and membrane systems (including RO and Rapid Gravity Filtration)
Chemical treatment (coagulation, flocculation, clarification, and dosing)
Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF)
Nutrient recovery
Preliminary and primary treatment systems (e.g., sedimentation, lamella)
Pumping stations and interceptor systems
UV disinfection
SCADA, telemetry, automation, and control systems
Secondary treatment systems