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UFW studies
Unaccounted for water, non-revenue water and leakage control frequently form an element of water supply projects, reflecting the cost-effectiveness of repairing and maintaining a system to optimise water resources in preference to further resource exploitation through capital works schemes. Mott MacDonald has undertaken UFW studies for major cities throughout the world.

Urban drainage
Mott MacDonald has extensive experience in the investigation of urban drainage problems, and the identification and implementation of appropriate solutions to these problems. Investigations undertaken in the past range from advice to individual property owners to studies to develop drainage master plans for entire cities.

Urban planning
We have won particular recognition in the planning and implementation of urban and regional development projects. Our service offering ranges from local level site planning to integrated infrastructure development, master planning for urban areas, new towns, industrial parks, urban readjustment and regeneration.

Urban water supply
Mott MacDonald has been responsible for all aspects of development of water supplies for urban areas throughout the world, including the planning, asset management, design and construction for small peri-urban areas, towns and cities including capital cities and mega-cities such as Shanghai, Bangkok and Karachi.

Value management
Value management (VM) is part of the overall value culture of Mott MacDonald, and essentially involves providing a structured approach to adding value to a project by improving its function for a given cost input. The facilitated VM workshops that occur at key points in a project programme create a valuable forum for mobilising key stakeholders in a project. Value Management is increasingly required by clients, particularly in the UK water industry, and is seen as an essential part of project procurement.

Wastewater pumping
Mott MacDonald has developed extensive world-wide knowledge and experience of pumps and pumping stations working in the field of sewage treatment. A variety of specialised process pumping equipment has been designed and installed for blending and dosing a wide range of chemicals.

Wastewater treatment
Mott MacDonald has extensive experience of wastewater treatment ranging from the provision of complete treatment works to replacement, upgrading and refurbishment of existing works. Our designs incorporate the conventional treatment processes, such as preliminary, primary, secondary and tertiary, compact small footprint processes, such as lamella separators, BAFFS and other proven leading edge technologies appropriate for the specific applications.

Water framework directive
Mott MacDonald has considerable experience of undertaking projects to meet the requirements of the EU Water Framework Directive.

Water governance
At a time when water is an ever-pressing issue on the world stage, the ability of governments, cities, municipalities, rural communities, private enterprise and civil society to mobilise their collective skill and financial resources to make progress is fundamental to making much-needed progress.

Water law
Sound water laws and systems of compliance are a cornerstone of sustainable water management. Mott MacDonald has worked on a number of recent studies to improve water legislation to ensure that it meets the requirements for promoting sustainable and equitable use of water resources, for protecting water quantity and quality, and satisfying the requirements of aquatic ecosystems and hence facilitating sustainable development.

Water legislation
Sound water laws and systems of compliance are a cornerstone of sustainable water management. Mott MacDonald has worked on a number of recent studies to improve water legislation to ensure that it meets the requirements for promoting sustainable and equitable use of water resources, for protecting water quantity and quality, and satisfying the requirements of aquatic ecosystems and hence facilitating sustainable development.

Water resources planning
We have been undertaking water resource projects for over 70 years.

Water supply systems rehabilitation
Our considerable expertise in the rehabilitation of water supply systems includes studies, designs and implementation works. Investigations may cover water quality, pipe bursts, pipe condition assessments, customer complaints and perceptions.

Water treatment
Mott MacDonald has considerable experience in the design, specification and performance monitoring of water treatment works. We have particular expertise in the design, manufacture and operation of process pilot plant. We have been involved with numerous process studies and our broad experience of water treatment processes means that we can bring a wealth of theoretical and practical experience to bear. We can offer advice on day-to-day process problems to ensure efficient and effective plant operation; ensuring high quality treated water and optimal use of chemicals.

Water quality
The quality of water in rivers and lakes is of increasing concern to governments and water users, especially environmental regulators and those interested in the ecology of rivers. Fundamental to efficient management of river basins in order to improve water quality (and to create sustainable methods of maintaining the improvement) is the understanding of a wide range of issues relating to hydrology, chemistry, ecology and economics. Mott MacDonald has considerable experience in the monitoring and study of water quality issues, and in the development of detailed management proposals directed towards the improvement of water quality. This experience includes development of water quality monitoring strategies, use of data through water quality modelling to understand the source and extent of problems, and the development of solutions to improve water quality, together with institutional, legislative and training advice to assure the sustainability of water quality improvements.

Water quality control
Mott MacDonald has extensive experience in carrying out water quality and pollution control studies for catchments, whole river basins or for regional areas. These are normally carried out to determine all sources of pollution, monitor water quality and to enable clients to manage, control and protect water resources effectively.

Weirs
We undertake all aspects of weir and barrage engineering: planning, site investigations, model studies, hydrological studies, sediment studies, social and environmental assessment, economic analyses, outline and detailed design, supervision of construction, and formulation of operating procedures.