Wastewater

Wastewater solutions that protect people, rivers & the planet

Untreated wastewater can damage our environment and communities. At SYSTRA, we design and deliver innovative wastewater solutions that protect rivers, reduce pollution, and support a sustainable future.

From storm overflow management to sustainable drainage in schools and streets, we work alongside water companies, contractors, developers, and regulators to ensure that what we flush away never harms our planet.

Key contacts

Gareth DAVIES

Market Director > LinkedIn

Marc STEDMAN

Discipline Lead > LinkedIn

Our wastewater expertise

We help clients across the water, transport, energy, and infrastructure sectors to tackle wastewater challenges every day. Our expertise includes:

• Storm overflows (CSOs):  Designing resilient, sustainable solutions that reduce spills and protect river health. 

• Sustainable drainage (SuDS):  Bringing greener, climate-resilient drainage systems to life in schools, streets, and developments. 

• Developer support:  Embedding wastewater removal strategies from day one to ensure projects are compliant, cost-effective, and environmentally sound.

• Treatment plants:  Finding innovative, low-carbon ways to ensure treated water is safely returned to the environment. 

Related markets

• Water

• Environment

• Renewables

2. Protecting rivers

•  Supporting AMP8 projects to cut storm overflow discharges under regulatory and public pressure.
• Hydrology and catchment management expertise from global flood and drainage schemes.
• Integrating  nature-based solutions like wetlands and reed beds into infrastructure projects.

3. Enhancing biodiversity

• Delivering 10%+ Biodiversity Net Gain on major infrastructure projects. 
• Habitat creation, rewilding, and species migration corridors. 
• In-house, CIEEM-accredited ecology specialists embedded in early design.