Pollution Spill Containment Initiative Launched

Hydro Consultancy has built on the lessons learned from major UK spill pollution incidents – and the near misses.

Hydro’s unique service begins with a full survey of the site drainage and topography, from which an integrated hydraulic model is produced.

The hydraulic model is used to analyse each site’s current level of protection and then Hydro’s recommended pollution containment system is modelled for a range of events including extreme rainfall and firefighting water.

The experienced Hydro Consultancy project team will then implement the recommended scheme. When activated, it will provide a rapid “lock-down” of the potential pollution pathways in the designated area. The spill will then be managed and drained according to a predetermined emergency response.

Once operational, Hydro Consultancy can also deliver a whole-life protection service programme which will support the necessary annual Environmental Audit conformance as well as site training, maintenance and inspection services David Cole adds: “Proper consideration of how surface water is discharging to the environment, should be on the agenda of any company that is keen to act sustainably.

Inadequate pollution spill protection is a threat to a company’s brand equity, as well as its Corporate and Social Responsibility. Careful and sustainable use of water resources, especially ground water, is of growing concern to industry, especially where water is used in production processes.”

Image of Buncefield fire is provided courtesy of Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

For more information, please contact David Cole on 01275 878371 or email dcole@hydro-consultancy.com.