Nutrient Neutrality

Discharge of wastewater effluent can impact the environment and future developments have the potential to increase the nutrient loads within sensitive catchments.

High levels of nitrogen and phosphorus in surface and groundwater can cause eutrophication and it is understood that most inputs come either from either agricultural sources or wastewater.

H2Ogeo provides screening and calculations for Nutrient Neutrality in line with Natural England’s advice…

Eutrophication has devastating effects on protected habitats and bird species so, one way to limit these potential impacts is to aim for nutrient neutrality in your proposed development. Nutrient neutrality means your development will not add to existing nutrient burdens providing assurances that your scheme is deliverable in line with the requirements of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended).

H2Ogeo provides a screening service to see if nutrient neutrality is required for your development as it will depend on the type and location. If required, H2Ogeo will work closely with you to deliver the necessary calculations and risk assessment.

H2Ogeo follows Natural England’s advice on achieving nutrient neutrality for new development.

Where nutrient neutrality is required a 4-stage process will be completed focussing on developments that drain to the mains network. If your development drains to non-mains systems e.g. Package Treatment Plants (PTP) then bespoke calculations will be provided.

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