--- title: Wastewater url: "https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/water-env/wastewater/" type: markets date_published: 2025-10-01 date_modified: 2026-01-15 schema: @type: WebPage language: en-GB word_count: 1134 reading_time: 6 min canonical: "https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/water-env/wastewater/" featured_image: "https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/waste-water-plant-header-2380-x-1500-3.jpg" --- # Wastewater ![Wastewater](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/waste-water-plant-header-2380-x-1500-3.jpg) #### 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-col](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/gareth-davies-col.jpg) **Gareth DAVIES ** Market Director > [LinkedIn](https://uk.linkedin.com/in/gareth-davies-frics-mapm-62a3b946?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.systra.com/uk/%2F) ![Marc Stedman](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/marc-stedman.png) **Marc STEDMAN** Discipline Lead > [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-stedman-67588614/) #### 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.  [connect with our wasteWater specialists](https://www.systra.com/uk/contact/business/) [keep up to date with systra](https://www.systra.com/uk/newsletter/) [learn about the wastewater team](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/water-env/wastewater/#h-download-our-water-and-flood-capabilities-brochure) #### Related markets - [Water](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/water-env/water/) - [Environment](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/water-env/environment/) - [Renewables](https://www.systra.com/uk/markets/energy/renewables/) ![](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/05/l3-service-headers_environmental-strategy-1-1024x645.jpg) _services Environmental Strategy Read more sur Environmental Strategy_ ![water-resources-header](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/08/water-resources-header-1024x645.jpg) _services Water & Climate Solutions Read more sur Water & Climate Solutions_ ![drainage-flood-risk-consulting](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/08/drainage-flood-risk-consulting-1024x645.jpg) _services Drainage and Flood Risk Consulting   Read more sur Drainage and Flood Risk Consulting  _ ![nature-positive](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/06/nature-positive-1024x645.jpg) _services Nature Positive Read more sur Nature Positive_ #### Our commitments We’re helping clients meet urgent environmental goals while delivering measurable benefits for communities. ##### 1\. Cutting carbon - On track to deliver **net zero by 2030** across our own operations.  - Proven low-carbon design and material reuse strategies transferable from rail, highways and energy to water.  - Expertise in **PAS 2080 compliance** and carbon reduction in capital delivery.    ![river-cole-hs2-render](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/08/river-cole-hs2-render-1024x640.jpg) ##### 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.  ![SYSTRA specialists in orange high-vis on site visit to river.](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/10/water-working-together.jpg) ##### Why choose SYSTRA? - Multi-sector experience: transport, water, energy, environment.  - Proven delivery of sustainable, low-carbon design.  - Global expertise with local delivery.  - A collaborative partner committed to protecting communities, rivers, and nature.  #### Projects in action [[ ### Download our water and flood capabilities brochure ![publication-banner-1](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2023/08/publication-banner-1-823x1024.jpg) ### We’d love to help with your next wastewater project ![Gareth Davies-col](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/gareth-davies-col.jpg) **Gareth DAVIES** Market Director ![Marc Stedman](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/09/marc-stedman.png) **Marc STEDMAN** Discipline Lead [Connect with our wastewater specialists](https://www.systra.com/uk/contact/business/) ## Insights ![highways-and-drainage-project-1](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/05/highways-and-drainage-project-1-1024x645.jpg) - Expert Insights Marc STEDMAN ### Tackling Environmental Risk with Flood & Water Management [ Read more ](https://www.systra.com/uk/expert_insights/tackling-environmental-risk-with-flood-water-management/) ![tap-running-water-used-for-marc-stedman-insight-june-2025-canva-deepblue4you](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2025/06/tap-running-water-used-for-marc-stedman-insight-june-2025-canva-deepblue4you.png) - Expert Insights Marc STEDMAN ### We expect perfect tap water. 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