River Axe - Water Quality Analysis (2001)

Darren Randell and Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

This report analyses the spatial and temporal variations of orthophosphate concentrations in the River Axe, Devon. The impacts from significant point sources are identified The analysis is done using the LAPWING software.(2001)

River Lynher - Water Quality Analysis (2000)

Darren Randell and Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

As part of the Agency contribution to a collaborative project with Cornwall County Council, nutrient loads and concentrations along the River Lynher are analysed to identify the spatial and temporal trends to aid understanding of the catchment issues.

River Tone Water Quality Model (2000)

Darren Randell and Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

Using a water quality model (QUASAR), the impact of major discharges from Wellington and Taunton Sewage Treatment Works on orthophosphate concentrations in the River Tone are determined.

Upper River Avon (Bristol) Water Quality Model (2000)

Darren Randell and Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

This report assesses the impact of discharges, from Malmesbury and Wootton Bassett STWs, on orthophosphate concentrations in the (upper) Bristol Avon. The part of the river modelled is from Westport to Bourne Brooke. The model uses the QUASAR software.

Lower River Avon (Bristol) Water Quality Model (1997)

Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

This report examines the impact of discharges from 9 major Sewage Treatment Works on phosphate loads and concentrations in the Bristol Avon from Chippenham done to Hanham (near Avonmouth).


Stour River (Dorset) Water Quality Model (1996)

Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

This report assesses the impact of discharges, from 5 major sewage treatment works, on nutrient (orthophosphate and nitrogen) concentrations in the (lower) River Stour. The part of the river modelled is from just below Blandford Forum to Christchurch. The model uses the QUASAR software

River Frome (Dorset) Water Quality Model (1996)

Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

This report quantifies the impact of discharges from Dorchester STW on the nutrient levels in the River Frome between Dorchester and Wareham.

Otter Valley Model Run (1994)

Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

A groundwater model of the Otter Valley is used to predict river flows under a number of abstraction scenarios.

 

Hampshire Avon

Analysis and modelling of Phosphorus (2003)

Tom Ash, Jessica Madge and Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

Diffuse and point sources of phosphorus within the catchment are quantified. The impacts from these sources is then evaluated using a SIMCAT model.

Hampshire Avon Hindcast Study (2002)

Anna Cook, Dave Welch, Neil Nurdoch, Environment Agency

Diffuse and point sources of nutrients (phosphorus and nitrogen) within the catchment are quantified using the export coefficient method and analysis of sewage treatment works data. Crop and animal information are from the DEFRA census. The report examines how nutrient loadings have varied over time, going back to the 1950s.


Upper Hampshire Avon - Analysis and Modelling of Phosphates (1998)

Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

In this report statistical analysis and modelling of orthophosphate concentrations in the upper Hampshire Avon are examined with a view to quantifying the relative impacts from point and diffuse sources. Date are analysed using the Lapwing software and QUASAR is used to model the river system.

Lower River Avon (Hampshire) Water Quality Model (1997)

Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

The impact of discharges from Salisbury Sewage Treatment Works on orthophosphate concentration in the Hampshire Avon river is examined. The model (QUASAR) covers the length of the River from Salisbury to Christchurch.

River Wylye Water Quality Model (2001)

Darren Randell and Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

The relative contribution of orthophosphate discharges from Warminster Sewage Treatment Works on concentrations in the River Wylye is estimated using a water quality model (QUASAR).

Somerset levels

Nutrient Budgets in the Brue (2002)

Neil Murdoch, Simon Culling, Dave Welch, Anna Cook
Environment Agency SW
Phosphorus and Nitrogen source loads in the Brue Catchment are compared with estimated river loads so as to help identify those inputs significant for the river.


Nutrient Sources in the Brue Catchment (2002)

Anna Cook, Dave Welch, Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

Phosphorus and Nitrogen source loads in the Brue Catchment are quantified. Point sources are quantified from population data and diffuse sources via the export coefficient method, using DEFRA data.


Estuaries

Poole Harbour Water Quality Model (Nitrogen) (2001)

Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

This reports on the freshwater and point source impacts on nitrogen concentrations in Poole Harbour over an annual cycle. The modelling software used is ECOS. (2001)

Axe Estuary Water Quality Model (1996)

Celia Bartlett and Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

This reports on the freshwater and point source impacts on nitrogen and orthophosphate concentrations in Axe Estuary over an annual cycle. The modelling software used is ECOS. (1996)

Taw Estuary Water Quality Model (1997)

Celia Bartlett and Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

This reports on the freshwater and point source impacts on nitrogen and orthophosphate concentrations in Taw Estuary over an annual cycle. The modelling software used is ECOS.

Loe Pool (Cornwall) Water Quality Model (1997)

Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

This report examines the impact of discharges from Helston Sewage Treatment Works on orthophosphate concentrations in Loe Pool. The contributions from freshwater flows are also considered. The modelling software used is ECOS.

Dart Estuary Water Quality Model (Nitrogen) (2001)

Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

This reports on the freshwater and point source impacts on nitrogen concentrations in Dart Estuary over an annual cycle. The contribution from Totnes Sewage Treatment works is included .The modelling software used is ECOS.

Exe Estuary Water Quality Model (Nitrogen) (2001)

Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

This reports on the freshwater and point source impacts on nitrogen concentrations in Dart Estuary over an annual cycle. The contribution from Countess Wear Sewage Treatment works is included .The modelling software used is ECOS.

 

Fal estuary

Fal Estuary (2000)

Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

This short report assesses the nitrogen load contributions to the Fal Estuary.

TBT Model Predictions in the Fal Estuary for
Pre and Post Treatment Dockyard Effluent Scenarios (2003)

Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

Using the ECOS model, TBT concentrations in the estuary are predicted over a number of scenarios. The time for the estuary to recover is also estimated.

Fowey Estuary - Preliminary Water Quality Analysis for UWWTD (2001)

Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

This report identifies and quantifies the nitrogen loads to the Fowey Estuary. (2001)
Fal Estuary

Truro-Tresillian Water Quality Model – Summer Simulations (1996)

Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

This reports on the freshwater and point source impacts on nitrogen concentrations in the Truro-Tresillian Estuary over an annual cycle. The contributions from Newham and Ladock Wear Sewage Treatment works are included .The modelling software used is ECOS.

Truro-Tresillian Loads (Brief Note) (1996)

Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

Addendum to the main estuary model quantifying the loads contributed by the various inputs to the system.
Industry

 

Fleet Lagoon - Nutrient Load Impact Modelling . (1999)

Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

This reports on the freshwater and point source impacts on nitrogen and orthophosphate concentrations in the Fleet Lagoon over an annual cycle. The contributions from swans and wildfowl are included .The modelling software used is ECOS.

 

Avonmouth

Bristol Air Quality Modelling – Terrain Effects (2002)

Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

The impact of terrain on ground level concentrations from SO2 emissions from Avonmouth is compared using ADMS and AERMOD systems.

Bristol ZIP (2001)

Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

Bristol Air Quality Model – Sulphur Dioxide
This report identifies the various industrial sources which contribute to Sulphur Dioxide concentrations in the Bristol vicinity. Their impact is quantified using air dispersion modelling. The sources considered are Britannia Zinc, Sevalco, Llanwern, Didcot and Aberthaw.

Bristol ZIP (Avonmouth sources only) (2000)

Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

This reports on air quality modelling of current and future authorized Part A releases from Avonmouth for comparison with (sulphur dioxide) Air Quality Objectives and Standards.

Blagden Packaging (2001)

Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

Air quality modelling is used to estimate the steam plume visibility model for a proposed stack at Avonmouth.


Blue Circle (2001)

Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

This reports on the air quality modelling audit of Blue Circle's proposal to burn whole car tyres in their cement kilns at Westbury.

Holsworthy Biogas (2002)

Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

This reports on the air quality modelling audit for the power generation facility, making use of animal waste, at Holsworthy.

Maybridge (2002)

Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

This report is a screen assessment of atmospheric releases from the Maybridge plc. site near Tintagel.

UCB Bridgwater

UCB SO2 Release Modelling (2001)

Neil Murdoch, Environment Agency SW

This is a preliminary assessment of Sulphur dioxide releases from UCB Cellophane factory, Bridgwater. The impact on air quality is determined.

Modelling of Fixed Rate Emissions of SO2 from UCB, Bridgwater (2002)

This report assess the impact of emissions which do not vary in time and compares predicted ground level concentrations with the 15 minute SO2 standard

Modelling of Time Varying Emissions of SO2 from UCB, Bridgwater (2002)

This report assess the impact of emissions which are time varying and compares predicted ground level concentrations with the 15 minute SO2 standard