Wet Wipes Leave Drainage Contractors Feeling Flushed
Posted on September 26, 2013
In August this year a giant clod of food, fat and wet wipes the size of a London bus was removed from the sewers in Kingston. Had the blockage not been discovered in time it could have caused houses and manholes in the street to be backed up with sewage.… Read more »
What is Wastewater Treatment?
Posted on September 11, 2013
Water is a finite and extremely precious resource. It is a staple used for a million and one things in everyday life, from cleaning to cooking and drinking. Big industry and agriculture use copious amounts of water for their day to day operations as well. So as not to deplete… Read more »
The Dangers of Slurry
Posted on August 21, 2013
Toxic gases and a lethal risk Slurry work, an essential farming activity, poses many risks and can be highly dangerous. The two major hazards are the risk of asphyxiation (gas poisoning) when high concentrations of toxic slurry gases are released, and the risk of drowning in slurry. After two wet… Read more »
‘Fatberg’ Blocked Drain Risks Flooding
Posted on August 10, 2013
Londoners in Kingston faced a possible flood as a result of a blocked drain that was clogged by a mass of fat, thought to be the largest ever in Britain. Dubbed by many as ‘fatberg’ the blockage was removed by the water authority responsible for the drain. Thames Water said… Read more »
What Are The Symptoms of a Blocked Drain?
Posted on July 29, 2013
One of the most common problems with drains is that of a blockage in the pipes. This can be through built up waste or a more drastically, a collapsed pipe. What was once a small drainage problem, which is initially easily ignored, can become a much bigger problem which left… Read more »