Anglian Water is to commence work to upgrade Swardeston's Water Recycling Centre (WRC), installing new equipment which will remove phosphorous from wastewater, improving river water quality nearby.

Work will start on site at Swardeston WRC off The Common this month and is expected to finish by spring 2024. As the upgrades are taking place on site at the WRC, Anglian Water customers in the local area should not experience any disruption during the scheme.

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Phosphorous is widely used in soaps and cleaning products but can be harmful to wildlife when it reaches rivers and other watercourses. The investment at Swardeston WRC, which is worth almost £2 million, includes new equipment to strengthen the current water recycling process and remove even more phosphorous from wastewater. This equipment will help remove harmful algae growth and improve water quality in local watercourses.

Anglian Water's team has used detailed modelling of the local system to design a robust engineering scheme which will help to protect local watercourses in Swardeston now and in the future. This investment means the water entering the Intwood Stream from Swardeston WRC, as well as the River Yare downstream, will be even cleaner, protecting wildlife and water quality in the river.