Supporting infrastructure renewal, overflow reduction and emissions targets for AMP8
As the UK water sector enters AMP8 (2025–2030), Water and Wastewater Companies face an unprecedented opportunity and responsibility to transform how they deliver clean water, manage sewage, and protect the environment.
With Ofwat targeting £96 billion in investment, AMP8 shouldn’t be seen as just another regulatory cycle, but as the final stage before the industry’s 2030 net-zero emissions deadline. At the heart of this transformation is the need to reduce storm overflows, upgrade treatment works, and rethink ageing infrastructure under increasing climate pressure.
Tapflo UK and BBA Pumps are ready to support Water Authorities in meeting these targets. With proven, scalable solutions for sewer bypass, overflow mitigation, treatment upgrades, and emergency sewage control, we deliver technology that aligns directly with AMP8’s environmental and operational demands.
What is AMP8 & Why it Matters Now?
AMP8 (Asset Management Period 8) is the current five-year investment and regulatory cycle for the UK water sector, running from April 2025 to March 2030. Set by Ofwat, AMP cycles determine how water companies invest in infrastructure, service delivery, and environmental outcomes.
AMP8 will be the final regulatory period before the sector’s legally binding 2030 net-zero emissions target, and it arrives at a time of intensifying climate pressure, public scrutiny, and performance accountability.
Water companies are no longer just maintaining ageing assets; they’re being asked to rethink, retool, and respond faster across every aspect of infrastructure and emergency resilience.
Key AMP8 priorities include:
- Net-Zero Operational Emissions by 2030
- Climate Adaptation and Green Infrastructure
- Storm Overflow Reduction
- Water Supply and Quality Improvements
- Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
In particular, extreme weather events like flooding are becoming more frequent, more severe, and more disruptive. AMP8 calls for scalable, agile emergency response tools, and that’s where forward-looking pump solutions from Tapflo UK and BBA Pumps can make a measurable impact.
Where Our Pumps Support AMP8 Delivery
We supply a wide range of technology that supports AMP8-critical workstreams, including:
Sewer Bypass & Overflow Mitigation:
Storm overflows remain a major public and regulatory concern. As Water Authorities upgrade networks and reduce combined sewer discharges, mobile diesel pump units will play a crucial role.
Our BA Series Pumps are trusted across the UK for emergency and planned bypass operations:
- Dry self-priming with vacuum assist for rapid deployment in live networks
- High-flow options (up to 7,800 m³/h), ideal for large catchments
- Emission-compliant, sound-attenuated design, suited to urban or sensitive environments
- Rugged galvanised housings for long life, low maintenance
These pumps are widely used by UK Water Companies for reactive or pre-planned interventions where permanent systems are offline, under upgrade, or exceeded.
Treatment Works Upgrades:
As Water Authorities refurbish or expand treatment works under AMP8, our wider Pump range complements mechanical and process upgrades:
- Peristaltic Pumps: ideal for sludge, chemical dosing, or abrasive fluids
- Progressing Cavity Pumps: low-pulsation transfer of viscous or shear-sensitive media
- Submersible Pumps: for sump pumping, drainage, or sludge return
- Rubber Lobe Pumps: compact, efficient, and suited for primary/secondary processes
These technologies are already in use at thousands of UK and European sites, delivered with full technical support and integration consultancy.
Storm Resilience and Emergency Deployment:
When sewage networks are overwhelmed by weather events, emergency response must be fast and effective.
Water companies routinely PTO Pumps for real-time control of CSOs (combined sewer overflows), treatment bypass, and asset protection. These units are:
- Rapidly available for hire or purchase
- Flexible and fleet-ready
- Proven across multiple authorities and sites
Even though flood defence is not a direct Water Authority function, sewer-related emergencies caused by extreme rainfall do fall under their remit, and that’s where mobile, high-capacity pumps make a real impact.
AMP8 Alignment at a Glance
| AMP8 Priority | Our Pumping Solutions Support |
| Net-Zero Operational Emissions | Low-emission diesel units, efficient PTO solutions, no fixed infrastructure |
| Storm Overflow Reduction | Sewer bypass during network upgrades or overflow events |
| Water Quality Improvements | Temporary pumping to maintain service during upgrades |
| Treatment Works Upgrades | Peristaltics, Submersibles, Rubber Lobe & Progressive Cavity Pumps for process control |
| Nature-Based & Green Infrastructure | Pump-around solutions during wetland or reedbed construction |
Reference List: Global Success, Trusted Performance
Used globally in over 30 flood and emergency dewatering operations, these pumps are trusted by emergency services, water authorities, and civil contractors. Contact us for a complete reference list or technical datasheets for any specific application.
| Year | Project | Country | Models | Quantity | Total Capacity |
| 2018 | Room for the River – Waterboard WSBD | The Netherlands | BA500G D675 | 1 pc. | 4000 m³/h |
| 2019 | Electric Pumps for Canal Bypass – City of Cologne | Germany | BA400G D540 | 4 pcs. | 12.500 m³/h |
| 2019 | Wainfleet Flooding – Environmental Agency | England | BA600G D743 | 1 pc. | 6000 m³/h |
| 2020 | Dewatering of Reclaimed Land – Boskalis | Singapore | BA500G D675 | 3 pcs. | 13.000 m³/h |
| 2021 | Emergency Relief Pump – Waterboard Germany | Germany | BA400G D540 | 1 pc. | 3000 m³/h |
| 2021 | Wastewater Treatment Station Bypass – NPE | Australia | BA300E D388, BA500G D675 | 4 & 1 pc. | 8500 m³/h |
| 2023 | Relocatable Flood Solution – Kaiapoi | New Zealand | BA500G D675 | 2 pcs. | 9000 m³/h |
| 2023 | Diesel Driven Emergency Pumps – Saigon Water | Vietnam | BA300E D328, BA400G D540 | 3 & 2 pcs. | 10.000 m³/h |
| 2024 | Flood Relief Pumpsets – The Natures Blend | The Philippines | BA400G D540, BA500G D675 | 1 & 1 pc. | 7500 m³/h |
| 2024 | General Diesel Driven Rental Pumps – NPE | Australia | BA500G D675, BA600G D743 | 1 & 1 pc. | 11.000 m³/h |
| 2025 | Tractor PTO Driven Pump – Internal Drainage Board | England | BA400L D500 | 1 pc. | 3000 m³/h |
| 2025 | Site Flood Control Pumps – P66 Refinery Texas | The United States | BA500G D675 | 2 pcs. | 8000 m³/h |
Why Water Companies Trust Tapflo UK & BBA Pumps?
- Full AMP8 Technical Alignment: For overflow, treatment, and emergency use
- Robust, Emission-Compliant Technology: Suitable for all site types
- Local Expertise, Global Scale: Installed across 30+ countries
- Flexible Supply Models: Outright purchase or rental available
- Technical Support, Training & Commissioning: End-to-end partnership
Ready to Support Your AMP8 Projects
Whether you’re planning bypass operations, replacing ageing assets, or deploying emissions-compliant emergency response systems, Tapflo UK and BBA Pumps are ready to support you with tailored pumping solutions for the Water and Wastewater sector.
Book a Discovery Call Today! Get technical datasheets, case studies, or performance advice from our AMP8 Support Team! Contact us, and together, we can build smarter, cleaner water infrastructure.
