Mira was established in 1937 when it launched the world’s first thermostatically controlled shower, since when it has been a well known and highly respected manufacturer of showers, enclosures, taps etc. Initially these mixer showers were extensively used in shower facilities such as schools, hospitals and in industry. However, in 1959, Mira developed the first thermostatic mixer shower specifically designed to cope with the unique UK domestic water supplies. It was this major event that launched Mira into the domestic showering market and established Mira as the household name it is today.

Wastewater from the metal finishing department, which applies the final high gloss chrome plated finish to the wide range of products is treated in a plant that was originally installed in 1991, since when it has consistently enabled Mira to meet the obligations of their Consent to Discharge.
However, as is now commonly the case, requirements for discharge quality become ever more stringent, and there was a need to update the plant, and take the opportunity to replace some equipment items, now more than 15 years in service. Actually, most of the large items were in remarkably good condition, a tribute to the original manufacturing specifications, so complete replacement, originally considered, was not necessary.

After discussing various options, an order was placed with Organo to replace some pieces of equipment and also add a Toveko tertiary sand filter to further improve discharge quality. Work will be completed in the Spring of 2007.