Intertek’s experts identify ways to optimise asset operations through modelling to minimise the impact of human activity on the flow and quality of water from the head of a catchment area to the coast.
It’s important that our catchments, rivers and coasts are managed to minimise erosion, flooding and water quality issues. Flooding, erosion and pollution can cause harm to the environment as well as structures and people. For companies involved in river or coastal operations, developing programmes to manage the effect their operations have on the environment is essential to remaining compliant with legislative requirements.
Intertek Metoc developed the UK’s best practise for bathing waters and shellfish waters assessments. We have transferred this experience to rivers and inland bathing waters, ensuring that we are leading the improvements in river quality required under the Environment Act in England.
Our experts determine the quality and features of riverine, estuarine and coastal systems tailored to project requirements and needs. We deliver a better undrestanding of the impacts of natural and man-made features such as point and diffuse sources including run-off over fields and the transport of pollutants from rivers. Our experts identify the key components of systems such as hydrodynamics, sediment transport, water quality and bacterial behaviour. This data, when combined with information from field surveys and monitoring programmes, is used to develop comprehensive environmental assessments that determine the environmental impact from each and every source.
Lakes and reservoirs also require protection, both in terms of water supply and demand as well as water quality and ecological protection. Concerns include nutrient enrichment, bathing waters, bacteria such as Cryptosporidium or chemicals. We provide tailored solutions, from data-driven desktop assessments to comprehensive 3D modelling assessments.
For over 30 years, Intertek Metoc has been at the forefront of bathing water and shellfish water management and improvement. We have undertaken more detailed bathing water, shellfish water and beach assessments than any other UK company, managing numerous investigations that have shaped policy and assessment methods. We use proven, industry-leading approaches and software tools to identify root causes and ensure that environmental issues are resolved efficiently. Our team is experienced with working at the national level and providing expert witness services. From the top of the catchment to the coast, we are able to address the requirements of all the key legislative drivers including the Environment Act in England, and regulations based upon the Water Framework Directive, Bathing Water Directive, Food Standards Directive and Habitats Directive in the UK and Europe.
Intertek Metoc provided the first Beach Management Systems in the UK and continues to be a leader in environmental services by providing cutting-edge risk assessments of catchments, rivers and coasts. Our services help our customers comply with regulations, ensure efficient asset operation and most importantly protect the environment.
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