We’ve years of experience developing innovative techniques that ensure the longevity and performance of nature-based assets, including reed beds, while contributing positively to surrounding ecosystems. Our case studies demonstrate our expertise and ability to effectively address water and environmental challenges and provide sustainable solutions that exceed our client’s expectations.
The situation When water fills our customer’s abandoned asset, it’s pumped to a nearby river. However, the water within the asset contains potentially harmful deposits and high salinity levels, so it can only be discharged...
The situation A pumping station feeding water to a treatment scheme was failing too often, becoming costly and time-consuming to fix. The customer approached Oren Environmental to find a long-term, more cost-effective solution to the...
The situation Oren Environmental operates and maintains many water treatment schemes across the UK for customers, manages reed beds, and undertakes large-scale desludging projects for various commercial organisations. As industry leaders in our sector, our...
Restoring water supply for a rural farmer Our client Our client is a utility company. The location is a rural village in England. The reed bed – both measure 9m x 29m – and form...
Refurbishing reed beds while maintaining compliance Our client Our client is a utility company. The location is a rural village in England. The reed bed – both measure 9m x 29m – and form part...
Protecting a beauty spot from polluted mine water Our client Our client is a county council in the UK. The location is a woodland park with a canal. An area of natural beauty, the site...
Issue: Two settlement lagoons required desludging.
The result: Both settlement lagoons free from excess sludge and vegetation.
Issue: Damaged water tank no longer able to supply water to animal troughs.
The result: A new efficient and resilient pumping station bring in natural spring water.
Issue: Two reed beds. One is partially working, and the other is failing to work.
The result: Two fully refurbished reed beds.
Issue: An ineffective treatment works, including a reed bed blinded by ochre deposits and overgrown vegetation.
The result: A fully operational treatment works back online.
Issue: An ineffective reed bed failing to properly play its part in the sewage treatment process.
The result: A fully refurbished reed bed with an asset condition grade of ‘one’.
