How a Septic Tank Works
Posted on January 29, 2015
Septic systems are mainly used in rural areas where access to public sewers is either unavailable or would be prohibitively expensive. If your property uses a septic system, then you need to register with the Environmental Protection Agency and you are responsible for ensuring that your system is functioning properly.… Read more »
Where is Desalination Used in the UK?
Posted on January 27, 2015
Desalination is a process that involves the removal of salt from seawater. A great deal of investment has been made worldwide in the desalination of saline water to produce a source of drinking water not dependent on recent rainfall. There are over 16,000 desalination plants in the world, the largest… Read more »
Tree Roots Damage Drains and Block Pipes
Posted on December 19, 2014
Many of us recognise those all too familiar signs of a blocked drain. Loud gurgling noises, nasty smells and slow draining water. Although we may turn our backs and pretend we haven’t seen, heard or smelt it, unfortunately this will not make the problem go away. More worryingly, if you… Read more »
How to Prepare for Floods
Posted on December 11, 2014
Rain. Us Brits are rather familiar with the typically wet weather we encounter - but that doesn’t mean we’ll ever become accustomed to it! So now we’re fully immersed into the autumn season, we are sure to expect many more rainy days to come. But for all you homeowners out… Read more »
Where Is the World’s Wastewater Going?
Posted on November 18, 2014
Developed nations are not the biggest environmental criminals when it comes to the treatment of wastewater, as there are some countries that offer little if any treatment for wastewater before returning it to the environment. Developed countries that fail to correctly treat their wastewater are often more potent, with their… Read more »