Spare a Thought for Sewage Treatment This Christmas
Posted on December 24, 2020
Christmas time is upon us, and we hope your festivities are filled with laughter, family and great food. We know that your sewage treatment plant will be the furthest thing from your mind during the holidays, but with people coming and going into your home, it’s important to remember the… Read more »
Unblocktober 2020: How You Can Get Involved
Posted on September 29, 2020
Unblocktober is a national awareness month, inviting us to give our drains a well-needed break and take action against plastic pollution. What’s more, it couldn’t be more simple to get involved. So, let’s find out more about Unblocktober 2020 and how we can help. What is Unblocktober? Simply put, Unblocktober is… Read more »
Ways to Stop the Spread of Coronavirus in Your Home Post Lockdown
Posted on August 21, 2020
Earlier this year, a World Health Organisation technical consultant concluded that inadequate plumbing is likely to have contributed to the spread of COVID-19. Proper plumbing is an effective measure for reducing the transmission of COVID-19. Just a few simple changes to your bathroom could prevent a string of infections. Find… Read more »
What Happens When You Flush Plastics Down the Toilet?
Posted on November 27, 2019
63% of the public believe they are ‘very aware’ of what they shouldn’t put down the drain. However, this does not reflect the fact that the misuse of drains, including flushing the incorrect items down the toilet, causes over 300,000 sewer blockages a year across the UK. So in order… Read more »
The Anatomy of a Fatberg
Posted on February 27, 2019
Ever since the 2010s, fatbergs have become a rising issue for the sewage system. With the increasing popularity of the so called ‘flushable’ wipes, and the build up of fat and grease in the sewage pipes, as well as more and more people becoming accustomed to flushing nappies and makeup… Read more »
How bad are fatbergs for the sewers?
Posted on November 15, 2018
Fatbergs are a growing problem for sewer systems, particularly in big cities, as ageing infrastructure struggles to keep up with present day demand. They are a grim consequence of modern living as many don’t consider where things go once flushed or washed away, taking for granted that modern plumbing just… Read more »
Top 8 ways to stay safe when cleaning sewage
Posted on September 24, 2018
Many people will think that dealing with sewage and wastewater is messy and dirty work, but fewer people consider it as dangerous. The fact is, along with being dirty, sewage can harbour dangerous bacteria which can cause illnesses, infections and disease if proper care isn’t taken. Thankfully, by taking a… Read more »
Foul Water Drainage During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Posted on July 28, 2018
In your home, there will be two types of drainage system in place: foul water drainage and surface water drainage. Many people aren’t aware that they will likely have two systems, nor will they understand what the two systems do. So, in this article, we’ll be explaining the basics about… Read more »
Unusual causes for blocked drains
Posted on August 30, 2017
A blocked drain is a domestic annoyance at best. For the most part, these blockages are caused by baby wipes, hair, cooking fat, nappies and other such items which are often misguidedly allowed down the plughole or flushed down the toilet. Many people would probably guess that these items are… Read more »