Groundworks

PHX Water provides specialist groundworks services, including excavation, pipework installation and water system infrastructure, ensuring industrial and commercial sites have reliable, compliant, and future-proofed water management.

Specialist Water Infrastructure and Groundworks Solutions

A reliable water system starts with strong foundations. Industrial and commercial sites require expert groundworks to ensure efficient water management and infrastructure durability. Poorly planned or installed systems can lead to flooding, water contamination, and long-term structural issues, impacting operations and compliance. 

PHX Water provides professional groundworks services, delivering excavation, pipework installation solutions and infrastructure upgrades tailored to your site’s needs.

Groundworks Services

Excavation and Pipework Installation

From initial groundwork preparation to large-scale pipe installations, PHX Water ensures precision and compliance, creating durable underground water networks for both commercial and domestic clients.

Water Tank and Treatment System Installation

PHX Water delivers expert tank installation and treatment infrastructure setup, ensuring a reliable, compliant, and long-lasting water supply.

Borehole Pump Maintenance and Support

For sites relying on private water supplies, PHX Water provides borehole drilling, filtration system installation, and infrastructure maintenance, delivering self-sufficient and high-quality water solutions.

Ensuring Long Term Infrastructure Stability

Poorly executed groundworks can lead to water system failures, flooding, and contamination risks. PHX Water ensures all installations meet industry standards and the Private Water Supplies (Scotland) Regulations 2017, providing reliable, future-proof water infrastructure for both Domestic and Commercial sectors. Our expert team delivers projects on time and within budget, minimising disruption to ongoing operations.

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FAQs

PHX Water provides excavation, pipework installation, water tank installations, and private water supply infrastructure for commercial and industrial clients.

Yes, we specialise in industrial-scale water infrastructure projects, including tank installation, borehole systems, and full water treatment system setups.

Absolutely. We provide pipe replacements and treatment system modernisation to enhance efficiency and compliance.

We work in accordance with SEPA regulations, building standards, and environmental best practices, ensuring all installations meet legal and safety requirements.

If testing confirms contamination, stop using the water for drinking and cooking until it has been treated. Depending on the issue, solutions may include:

  • Shock chlorination to eliminate bacteria.
  • Upgrading or replacing filtration and disinfection systems.
  • Repairing damaged pipes, tanks, or boreholes that may be introducing pollutants.
  • Installing preventative measures, such as UV disinfection or sediment filtration.

PHX Water can provide a full risk assessment and treatment plan to restore your water quality quickly and safely.

Case Studies

High-Capacity Water Treatment System Upgrade

PHX Water upgraded a large-scale treatment system with advanced filtration and UV disinfection, improving water quality, cutting costs, and boosting sustainability.

Corbenic Camphill Community Water Supply Upgrade

PHX Water upgraded Corbenic Camphill Community’s private water system, enhancing reliability, safety, and compliance for this rural care facility.

Abercairny Estate

Off-Grid Chlorination: Solar-Powered Water Disinfection for 25 Rural Properties

Industrial Water Infrastructure Upgrade

Our team modernised an industrial facility's water infrastructure, enhancing system reliability, reducing maintenance costs, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards.

Knowledge Base

The Risk of Legionella in High-Risk Premises

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PHX Water: Our Accreditations and What They Mean

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