Type: Capacity Building

Budget: up to a maximum of £85,000 excluding VAT (if applicable).

Project Status: Project in procurement.

Call dates: Tuesday 25 March – Wednesday 7 May 12:00.

Project specification: Please see the project specification for full details on the call.

All applications should be submitted by email to procurement@crew.ac.uk before the deadline. Please use this capacity building project application form.

Overview: This Capacity Building project aims to explore the emerging area of interest in surface water reuse before the next regulatory planning period (April 2027-March 2033) and demonstrate clear policy/strategic alignment. The project will focus on non-potable uses, such as non-food agriculture, car washing, and cooling systems, which are less regulated, but may still require adherence to local planning and environmental legislation.

Careful consideration will therefore be given to:

• Where water is captured from, given that rainwater from roofs generally contains a lower pollutant load than surface water from roads, for example.
• What untreated surface water can be used for, within current legislation.
• Feasibility of minor treatment/settlement/screening of surface water to allow captured water to be reused more widely.
• Which legislations exist regarding the reuse of grey water for non-potable uses.