Septic Tank Property Legislation
People buying or selling a property with a septic tank should familiarise themselves with the new government regulations to avoid significant expenses and delays to the process.
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Why You Need a Drain Survey
A blocked drain can be a nightmare, causing all sorts of health hazards and affecting the smooth running of your home or business. There are many reasons why your drain may become blocked; unfortunately, those reasons only tend to be revealed when the problem occurs.
Thankfully, there are several things you can do to prevent these costly and time-wasting blockages occurring in the first place. The best place to start is with a drain survey.
Why You Need A Surface Water Drainage System
Surface water drainage systems provide a natural approach to managing surface water to help lower your sewerage bill and reduce the risk of flooding.
If surface water drains from your property into a public sewer, then the sewerage company will remove and process the water and charge you accordingly for the service.
During heavy rainfall our sewers can become overloaded, resulting in flooding becoming more common over recent years. To counteract the problem, the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 has restricted developers’ rights to connect new builds to public sewers and instead encourages the use of sustainable drainage systems.
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Why You Shouldn’t Flush Baby Wipes
Our love of all things quick and convenient has meant that the popularity of disposable wet wipes has grown exponentially over recent years.
Once primarily used for changing nappies, wet wipes have now found their way into many other areas of our daily routine including cleaning, using the toilet and removing makeup.
Many people give little thought to the consequences of using so many disposable wipes, and confusing labelling by manufacturers leads people to believe that certain types of wipe are ok to flush.
What Are Grey Water Systems?
The water used in UK homes is clean drinking water (known as potable water), which generally comes in through the mains and exits through the sewer. Fifty to eighty per cent of a household’s wastewater comes from baths, showers, washing machines, sinks and dishwashers. This is referred to as grey water.
The Benefits of Septic Tanks
There are many advantages attached to using septic tanks. Septic tanks are frequently used by people in properties not connected to local government sewage pipes, though they are also used by people who simply prefer them because of their benefits. The tanks are installed underground and use natural processes to treat sewage. They normally feature two chambers. The wastewater separates in the first chamber, with the clarified water entering the second chamber before exiting the system through an outlet pipe. The solids and scum left in the first chamber are removed by experienced professionals.
