How often has been found that insufficient data has been available relating to key control parameters of wastewater treatment operation and performance?  Unfortunately the answer is “way too often”. Many business could save themselves a lot of time and money through recording and reviewing key control parameters on a regular basis. The establishment of target and...

Quite often in wastewater treatment, problems arise where basic checks and balances have been overlooked or not acted upon. This basic guide for the operation, management and monitoring of the activated sludge process addresses fundamental issues which can mitigate against problems arising or assist in their resolution – saving time and money. Mass Balances It...

The Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan, announced on 17 December 2012 that he is increasing the grant for Group Sewerage Schemes to €6,500 per house or 75% of the cost of the scheme, whichever is the lesser. The current rate of grant available for group sewerage schemes is €2,031.58 per house or 75% of...

All businesses have legal and corporate requirements relating to water and wastewater. Businesses can save time and money and minimize potential environmental liability by ensuring that they understand: Legal & corporate requirements Their duties & obligations Why they is important Who is responsible What to recognize What actions to take What and How to report...

Directive 98/15/EC replaces directive 91/271/EEC and provides standards for treatment for urban waste water. The directive is implemented in Ireland by S.I. 254/2001 Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations, 2001 and S.I. 440/2004 Urban Waste Water Treatment (Amendment) Regulations, 2004 Parameter & Quality Values ECOS Environmental Consultants Limited

All businesses have legal and corporate requirements relating to water and wastewater. ECOS provides environmental advice to all types of businesses. We help our clients meet their business needs, be legally compliant and operate in line with best practice. Projects have included: Water, Waste and Wastewater – Treatment, Best Practice, Recovery & Reuse Environmental Management...

Also known as MainsWater, Rainwater, Greywater and Wastewater. Sustainable options are available for business and commercial premises to minimize their Water Footprint (and cost) and comply with legal requirements  without compromising on their production or process requirements. Reduce – Recover – Recyle ECOS helps all types of businesses to address their requirements in a sustainable...

ECOS provide expert environmental knowledge and advice to all types of businesses from indigenous SME’s to multinational manufacturing and service industries. Water & Wastewater Outsourced Environmental Management Services Troubleshooting & Problem Solving Technical & Business Knowledge We understand environmental requirements for business. We apply our technical expertise & business knowledge support our clients to address their...

ECOS Environmental Consultants provide advice to all types businesses, large & small. We work in the areas of Water & Wastewater Quality, Treatment & Management Compliance with legal standards and regulations and other corporate requirements. We also provide outsourced Environmental Management Services Product & Process Optimization/Development Legislation & Best Practice Liability & Risk Evaluation Training,...

Domestic waste water disposal accounts for approximately one-third of residences in Ireland.  There are an estimated 497,000 (CSO, 2012) DWWTSs in Ireland treating waste water from single houses not connected to a public sewer system. The Environmental Protection Agency will implement the  The National Inspection Plan for Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems and will incorporate...