New Forest - Sembcorp Bournemouth Water

Appendix F: EA Guidelines for working near oracross watercoursesEnvironment Agency advice for discharge of waterThe most reliable method to prevent pollution of thewatercourse would be to discharge the water to foul sewer withthe consent of the local WASC. If this is not an option, somekind of settlement system to ensure that the discharged waterdoes not contain any solids should be used.The best option would be to discharge the water onto grasslandand let it naturally soak back into the ground. Alternatively asand filtration system using a skip containing some sand orsandbags could be set up.The water should be pumped into the skip and dischargedthrough a hole at the bottom into a surface water drain takingcare not to pick up any contamination before going into thedrain. The watercourse should be regularly checked for signs ofcontamination and the activity ceased if it is causing pollution.20 New Forest – Guidelines for maintenance operations within sensitive areas