An opportunity to visit the Severn Trent Water treatment facility at Stoke Bardolph, Nottinhamshire. The visit will include a tour of the facility and information on the Agricultural and Environmental engineering and impact led by IAgrE member Dr Alex Cooke CEnv MIAgrE.
Programme for the day:
- Arrival 10am-10:30am (Severn Trent, Stoke Bardolph, 43 Stoke Lane, Burton Joyce, Nottingham, NG14 5HN)
- 10:30-11am: Farm to Tap; how the STW catchment programme links to the water you drink
- 11:00-11:15am: Quick coffee break / toilets
- 11:15-noon: Innovative Maize trial; new methods to reduce nitrate leaching and increase soil health
- Noon-12:30: Lunch provided
- 12:30-14:00: Tour of the facilities; how Ag Eng feeds into sewage treatment and the circular economy
- 14:00-14:30: Discussion and feedback session
Steel Toe Caps are advisable and stout footwear is essential and if you don't wear them it is at your own risk.
The visit is now FULL, please contact Sarah 01234 750876 if you wish to be placed on the waiting list.
