Water and wastewater infrastructure design

Water and wastewater network operators are facing unprecedented demand to meet regulatory and customer targets. RPS understands these pressures and provides leading and innovative expertise to deliver effective solutions.

Solutions for the future

Our highly-skilled modelling and data analysts excel at complex problem identification, root cause analysis and investment planning to prioritise your interventions. As experts in feasibility and design, we offer insightful approaches to deliver best value capital and operational solutions, complete detailed and process designs, and project management services.

We’re known for our bespoke software solutions, innovative tools and Building Information Modelling (BIM) to drive efficiency and continually improve services.

Our leading specialists are committed to shaping the future of this industry through research and development and collaborative engagement. We work closely with you and regulators to immerse ourselves in the challenges we face, consistently providing best value and timely interventions.

Our expertise

Strategic planning
Feasibility studies, preliminary reports and economic analysis
Resource assessment, hydrology and hydrogeology
Project/construction management
Health and safety – CDM advisor / principal designer and project supervisor design process (PSDP)
Storm, combined and foul networks model build, calibration, analysis and design
Pluvial, fluvial and tidal flooding relief projects
Sustainable drainage
Foul and storm pumping station design

Water and wastewater treatment process design
Water network and storage design
Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and mechanical, electrical, installation, control and automation (MEICA) design
Hazard and operability study (HAZOP) / control hazard and operability study (CHAZOP)
Marine outfall design including dispersion modelling
Sludge treatment and disposal including strategic planning
Statutory procedures including EIS, foreshore licensing, discharge licensing, land acquisition, planning procedures

Leading minds

Featured insights

Building data and intelligence strategy for AMP7
- James Hale
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- UK
Serviceability improvements leading to the implementation of innovative asset optimisation strategies for the water industry.

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Getting the balance right
- David Gordon
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- UK
Every 5 years, Ofwat has the difficult job of resetting the price framework for the water industry in England and Wales. It’s about getting the right balance whilst improving customer service for a lower cost.

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Innovation in the wastewater sector and the challenges facing water companies
- James Hale
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- UK
To meet the challenges of climate change and a growing population, the wastewater industry needs to continue to make the most of its capital and operational investment.

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