Topic Frameworks, Environment
Date 16 Dec 2025
Galliford Try announces that its Water Technologies business, has been awarded Phase 1 of South West Water’s (SWW) Continuous Water Quality Monitoring (CWQM) Programme.
The project will utilise SWW’s Tier 2 delivery capability, led by Galliford Try, to install 86 samplers, devices that automatically collect water samples, across a range of wastewater assets in Devon and Cornwall, designed to track water health in response to Section 82 of the Environment Act, under which water companies are required to continuously monitor river and stream water quality.
The monitoring is both upstream and downstream of storm overflows and sewage treatment works. Parameters such as dissolved oxygen, temperature, pH, turbidity, and ammonia will be measured, with data to be published in 2030, to ensure public transparency.
The programme will be delivered by the Galliford Try Water Technologies team, part of the broader Asset Management offering in Galliford Try’s Environment division, deploying multi-parameter water quality sensors supplied by RS Hydro, alongside the utilisation of cutting-edge 3D scanning technology and Geographic Information System (GIS) integration to support optimal site selection, planning, and installation.
Wayne Hickling, Managing Director of Galliford Try’s Asset Management business, commented: “We are delighted to have been awarded Phase 1 of South West Water’s Continuous Water Quality Monitoring Programme.
“This project represents a significant step forward in supporting the UK’s environmental goals under the Environment Act. It showcases the strength of our Water Technology team and our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and delivering sustainable solutions that protect and enhance our water environment.”