How much is ageing water treatment really costing you?

 

Your Veolia equipment has been a reliable investment. But natural wear and tear gradually reduces efficiency over time. When equipment runs at partial capacity, the costs add up fast - and the risks are even greater.

 

Key Benefits

28%

 

of respondents agree that ageing assets are the leading driver of unplanned downtime.

 

£5,121/hour

 

Average cost of
unplanned downtime. A single hour of unexpected shutdown can cost your operation thousands.

 

>£100,000/week

Average cost of unscheduled
maintenance. Unscheduled maintenance
costs more than £100,000 perweek, compared to approximately £93,700 per week for scheduled maintenance. 

Source: RS / Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), Industry in Motion: Maintenance Engineering Report 2023, UK & Ireland survey

The real risk 

Waiting for failure can turn a predictable replacement into an unplanned production outage. Equipment running at partial capacity doesn't just cost more to operate - it consumes more energy and water, and creates the risk of unexpected downtime at the worst possible moment.

The solution: your plant asset health check

We're offering an initial online free consultation to understand of your water treatment plant needs. The second step would be to run a full plant asset health check to ensure it's performing as efficiently as it should

Thanks to the plant asset health check, our expert team will ✓ Assess regulatory alignment - Ensure your system meets current pharmaceutical standards and GMP requirements ✓ Highlight maintenance-1

What you'll gain

Reduced downtime risk

Our assessment prioritises challenges resulting from obsolete or inefficient equipment, giving you a clear understanding of current barriers and how a "healthy" water treatment system supports your operational goals and protects your bottom line.

Lower operational costs

Identify where efficiency has drifted and receive recommendations to cut energy, water, and chemical consumption - directly improving profitability and reducing the risk of unscheduled maintenance costs.

Free consultation, no obligation

Our team of experts will provide a first free online consultation to understand your plant needs. There's no commitment required.

Clear, actionable report
If you decide to get the full plant asset check, you'll receive expert recommendations on opportunities to improve productivity and reduce costs - a strategic path forward, not just a site visit.
Support your sustainability goals

Demonstrate progress toward energy and water reduction targets through optimised equipment performance.

What do you need to do?

Three simple steps

Step 1: Book your free consultation

Fill in the form below and tell us about your current water treatment setup and operational priorities. We'll schedule a time that works for you.

Step 2: Online evaluation

Our experts will ask a few questions to assess the status of your equipment and, identify efficiency gaps.

Step 3: Get your detailed plant assets health check

If you decide to proceed, we will conduct a comprehensive assessment to explore opportunities specific to your operation and industry. You'll get a clear, actionable report with recommendations to reduce costs, improve reliability, and support your sustainability goals.

 

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Ready to reduce costs and improve reliability?

Fill in the form below to book your complimentary consultation Plant Asset Health Check today. No cost. No obligation. Just expert insights to help you operate more efficiently and profitably.

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