Old Colwyn Golf Club unveils state-of-the-art eco-friendly water recycling system, opened by Local Mayor

Matthew MearsOct 06, 2026in Water recycling

Old Colwyn Golf Club is exceptionally proud to announce the official opening of its pioneering ClearWater Water and Waste Recycling System.

The facility was officially inaugurated by the Mayor of Old Colwyn, Councillor Greg Wynne, marking a significant milestone in the club’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and compliance.

Speaking at the opening, Councilor Wynne praised the club's initiative: "I was honored to be asked to open the new sustainable water recycling facilities at Old Colwyn Golf Club. This state-of-the-art system is much better for the environment, and much more economical. It represents a significant milestone for the club, and I would encourage everybody to visit the club and enjoy everything that it has to offer; especially the beautiful views."

Historically, golf clubs consume up to 70% more water than other sports facilities.

Old Colwyn Golf Club is tackling this environmental challenge head-on. With the introduction of this new wash pad facility, the club aims to become completely self-sufficient in its water usage for course maintenance, achieving zero drawdown from the national water grid.

Club Captain Arwel Williams emphasised the importance of this timing: "We're constantly striving to improve our golf course and find ways to bring about sustainable environmental changes. This summer has seen one of the worst droughts for decades, so investing in a system that allows us to harvest rainwater and recycle our wastewater is crucial. By eliminating our reliance on the national water grid for maintenance, we are protecting the local environment and securing the future of our beautiful course."

This vital project was made possible through a generous grant awarded by Sports Wales, alongside invaluable support and guidance from Golf Wales.

Massive Water Savings and Environmental Protection: The newly installed 7-meter by 6-meter wash bay capture system will drastically reduce the club's environmental footprint:

Rainwater Harvesting: The system will capture approximately 55,000 litres of rainwater annually to provide 100% grey water for the treatment of the greens.

Wastewater Recycling: By recycling the water used to clean greenkeeping and maintenance equipment, the club will save an astounding 112,500 litres of mains water from being drawn from the grid each year.

Furthermore, the system guarantees the club’s strict compliance with the latest anti-pollution and environmental protection legislation. Many sports facilities remain unaware of the laws regarding the disposal of equipment wash water, potentially exposing themselves to environmental notices under the Ground Water Regulations 2009 (item 3e). Old Colwyn Golf Club’s proactive approach completely eliminates this risk.

How the ClearWater System Works Designed and provided by ClearWater Water Recycling Systems, the technology utilises a natural, biological process to turn a toxic environment into clean, reusable water:

Filtration: Contaminated wash-off water flows from the purpose-built pad through a primary filter and a grass/silt trap to remove solid matter.
Biological Breakdown: The water enters a completely silent, below-ground tank. Here, naturally occurring micro-organisms break down contaminants (such as oils, fuels, greases, and pesticides) in an oxygen-rich environment, producing clean water and carbon dioxide.
Final Purification and Reuse: The water passes through a large coalescing filter to settle any remaining suspended solids. It is then moved to final storage, where powerful submersible pumps feed it back to the water guns for effective wash-off, creating a continuous, closed-loop recycling system. Calling Local Businesses: Partner with a Greener Club

As Old Colwyn Golf Club continues to invest in sustainable initiatives and expand its footprint in the community, the club is actively seeking to open conversations with local and regional businesses regarding new sponsorship and partnership opportunities.

Partnering with Old Colwyn Golf Club offers businesses the chance to align their brand with a forward-thinking, environmentally responsible community hub. The club offers various sponsorship packages tailored to increase local reach, visibility, and community involvement.

Local enterprises interested in supporting a greener future while growing their brand presence are encouraged to reach out to discuss collaboration.

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