To continue safeguarding Great Britain’s watercourses and vital drinking water supplies, the Mining Remediation Authority has awarded a contract to operate, maintain, and enhance its network of assets to water services and treatment specialist Alpheus.
The contract, awarded after a comprehensive tendering process, will ensure ongoing 24-hour operational support across the Mining Remediation Authority’s mine water treatment schemes, subsidence pumping stations and data monitoring points.
Carl Banton, Operations Director at the Mining Remediation Authority, said
During 2024 to 2025 we maintained and operated 82 mine water treatment schemes with the capacity to treat up to 232 billion litres of mine water preventing pollution of drinking water, rivers and the sea.
Our mine water treatment schemes contribute to the protection of water resources and prevent 3,682 tonnes of iron a year from entering Great Britain’s waterways.
The capabilities of Alpheus, along with their commitment to social value initiatives, make them an ideal partner to help us make a better future for people and the environment in mining areas.
I’d also like to thank our current contractor, Severn Trent Services, for their work over the last 11 years to assist us in protecting and enhancing the environment. They have provided a high-quality service, and we will continue to work closely together as we move through the 6-month contract transition period.
The initial 8-year, £203m contract awarded to Alpheus will see them provide operational support for the Mining Remediation Authority’s 82 mine water treatment schemes, 10 subsidence pumping stations and collect and manage data from over 700 monitoring points.
Deerplay mine water treatment scheme in Lancashire, England.
Alpheus, part of the Anglian Water Group, is a leading UK provider of water treatment and environmental services, drawing on over 30 years’ experience to help clients meet diverse challenges, advance sustainable water management, and protect the environment.
Chris Deadman, Managing Director at Alpheus, said
We are absolutely delighted to be partnering with the Mining Remediation Authority to support them in their vital work safeguarding communities and the environment from the legacy of Britain’s extensive mining past.
Our collaborative approach and focus on optimisation are a great fit with the Authority’s ethos and will ensure that together we harness the benefits of their expertise with our wealth of experience maintaining, operating and innovating water and wastewater assets across the UK.
This new long-term partnership between the Mining Remediation Authority and Alpheus Environmental Limited began on 1 January.