What are the consequences of not disposing wastewater properly?
Posted on January 11, 2019
Wastewater is a consequence of modern life with homes, businesses and cities all outputting large quantities. Whether it comes from your toilet, shower or an industrial plant, it all has to be treated to become safe to drink or release back into the environment. If wastewater is allowed to go… Read more »
What is sewage actually made of?
Posted on December 3, 2018
A typical 4-person household generates around 400-500 litres of sewage a day. Sewage is made up of wastewater from our homes - specifically our appliances. Our baths, showers, toilets, washing machines, dishwashers and sinks are all responsible for sewage, and it’s not exactly a pleasant subject to think about. In… Read more »
How to prevent smells from farm slurry
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Using farm slurry - a mix of manure, water, and potentially straw - to fertilise farmlands is an effective and economical practice. These waste products are a valuable fertiliser, however, by their very nature as waste, associated unpleasant odours are an unavoidable by-product which have to be dealt with. Although… Read more »
What are the most polluted rivers in the world?
Posted on November 21, 2018
Sewage treatment is a vital process for keeping waterways safe and unpolluted. Modern plumbing and sewage treatment methods are designed specifically to keep dirty water with the potential to spread illness and disease away from natural water sources, such as rivers and lakes. Not only can untreated water spread illness… 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 »