Living Water, founded in 1989 by Jane Shields and David Shields, is a pioneering and
innovative company applying ecological principles to solve a range of water and waste
problems associated with households, communities, developments, landfill, agriculture,
vineyards and industry.
Our approach begins with water and waste minimisation, resource management and
recycling and our treatment systems recreate pond, wetland, soil and woodland
ecologies, selected and designed to meet the unique requirements of each project.
We have developed techniques to treat effluent and wastes with a high organic loading
(e.g. distilleries, vineyards, farms, cosmetic industry) and those with a high
hydrocarbon content (e.g. oil industry, road gully tankers, contaminated soil and
sludges).
The aim of our work is to transform contaminated water and waste into usable
resources using a combination of natural processes. Any material that cannot be
reused or recycled is incorporated into the food web where it can enhance biodiversity.
Living Water has carried out consultancy, water and waste management work and the
design and implementation of a range of ecological systems for a number of clients
including British Petroleum plc, AMEC Services plc, The Body Shop International plc,
GEHE plc, Tayside Contracts, Electro Furnace Products Ltd., EWOS Ltd., BSW
Timber plc, The National Trust (England and Wales), The National Trust for Scotland,
NEXFOR, William Grant & Sons and other distilleries, industries, regional and city
councils, water authorities, architects, engineers, developers and householders
