Industrial water solutions
Tailored water management consultancy for construction, food & beverage, manufacturing, agriculture, sports & leisure and energy sectors.
Water consultancy for every sector
Nicholls provides advanced water consultancy solutions to meet the diverse needs of industrial and commercial sectors. From managing water quality to designing treatment systems, we ensure efficient, sustainable and compliant solutions tailored to your industry.
Every solution is designed to meet your unique operational, regulatory and sustainability goals. Our team collaborates closely with environmental regulators to ensure your systems meet all current standards.
Construction
Construction sites generate complex water challenges — from dewatering and surface runoff to contaminated discharge. We provide treatment design, discharge permit applications and compliance monitoring to keep your site operational and legally compliant.
Food & beverage
Strict legislation governs water treatment in the food and beverage industry. We support manufacturers, processors and production facilities with system design, compliance and discharge management — from dairy and brewing to bakeries and bottling plants.
Manufacturing & pharmaceuticals
Industrial processes require reliable, compliant water supply and treatment. We advise on water sourcing, treatment system specification, trade effluent discharge and regulatory compliance for manufacturing and pharmaceutical operations.
Agriculture & horticulture
Agricultural water use — from crop irrigation and livestock to nurseries and glasshouses — is subject to EA abstraction licensing. We handle licence applications, compliance monitoring and water efficiency advice for farming operations.
Sports & leisure
Golf courses, sports grounds, leisure centres and spa facilities all have specific water supply and treatment needs. We provide consultancy on water sourcing, treatment, abstraction licensing and ongoing system maintenance.
Energy & data centres
Cooling water for power generation and data centre operations requires careful sourcing, licensing and management. Our team provides abstraction licensing, Water-as-a-Service consultancy and EA regulatory support.
How we work with industrial clients
We start by understanding your operational water requirements, regulatory obligations and sustainability goals. Our consultancy covers the full project lifecycle — from initial feasibility and system design through to licensing, installation support and ongoing compliance.
Because Nicholls operates both a drilling division and a licensing division, we can provide end-to-end solutions where your project requires both physical infrastructure and regulatory approval. Alternatively, we're happy to provide consultancy-only services if you have your own contractors.
Licensing & permits
EA abstraction and discharge licence applications, transfers, uplifts and ongoing compliance management.
Treatment design
Independent guidance on water treatment technologies — from reverse osmosis and UV sterilisation to sediment management and closed-loop systems.
Testing & monitoring
Water quality analysis, pump testing, system audits and ongoing performance monitoring.
Compliance support
Ongoing support to ensure your water systems operate efficiently and remain fully compliant with changing legislation.
Need water solutions for your industry?
Contact our team to discuss your operational and regulatory requirements.