Can a septic tank freeze?
Posted on December 13, 2017
Particularly cold weather can be bad news for homeowners with a septic tank system. Icy temperatures can result in various components of a septic system running the risk of freezing up in the harsh conditions. Clearly, this will create problems for your home’s wastewater treatment capabilities and should be avoided… Read more »
Fact from fiction: common drain and sewer myths
Posted on November 30, 2017
With sewers and drains being somewhere few will ever see or venture, it is perhaps unsurprising that myths and stories about these underground networks emerge. Whilst there are many tales of peculiar items making their way through drains and into sewers, there are some stories which stand out and stick… Read more »
How to avoid farm slurry incidents
Posted on November 28, 2017
Farms can be a dangerous place to work. Despite farmers making up less than 2% of the workforce, the industry accounts for 19% of work-related fatalities every year. Due to the physical demands of the job, some injuries are perhaps to be expected. However, the handling of hazardous substances is… Read more »
What is the impact of sewage dumping?
Posted on October 28, 2017
Dealing with sewage properly is vital for maintaining the health of our waterways, oceans, and all their dependent ecosystems. What’s more, if contaminated sewage water is allowed to get into water used for people’s bathing, leisure activities or even drinking supplies, this can become a health hazard. Sewage dumping is… Read more »
How is wastewater turned into safe drinking water?
Posted on October 20, 2017
Water is a precious resource and one which is scarce in many areas of the world. This applies to arid countries which often experience droughts, and in areas where demand is high, resulting in shortages. A pioneering solution is to thoroughly process wastewater to turn it back into safe, drinkable… Read more »