WRc is at the forefront of research and development in all aspects of sewer operation, and aims to achieve real results through research in this key strategic area. WRc aims to produce tangible benefits for its clients through a programme of collaborative portfolio projects or bespoke projects tailored to meet their needs.
Current areas of activity in sewer operations include work on:
- Septicity in rising mains
- Effective pump station operation
- Rising main inspection techniques
- Sewer condition assessment
- Private sewer transfer
- Drain repair
- Street ironworks
- Sewer cleansing
Innovative approaches in the management, survey and maintenance of the key elements of a sewerage network have seen reductions in the levels of the following:
- Regulatory activity
- Operational costs, and
- Carbon use.
WRc has long recognised the value of these crucial assets and can offer considerable expertise and experience in the development of groundbreaking techniques in the operation, survey, maintenance, management and rehabilitation.
Currently available publications in this area include: