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Utilities firm breached environmental regulations over raw sewage flowing into a brook in the Cotswolds. Thames Water has been handed a £2m fine for a “reckless failure” which led to the polluting of a tributary of the Thames with raw sewage.The £2bn-turnover utilities firm admitted breaching environmental regulations in relation to … read more Trappist … Continue reading “News Roundup 04/01/2019: Judge Fines Thames Water £2m Over River Pollution”
If you have a drain emergency over the Christmas period, there’s no need to panic because we are available for emergency callouts 24/7! So, if you have a drain emergency, give us a call and we will send out our emergency drain response team to help. Grimefighters tackling giant FATBERG remove 800 tonnes of grease … Continue reading “News Roundup 21/12/2018: Emergency Callouts 24/7 Over Christmas”
‘Blocked Drains in Grantham Town Centre Are a Disgrace’ A frustrated resident is demanding to know why more isn’t being done to clear the drains at a busy junction near the town centre. The resident…read more Drain in Sheerness High Street, Sheppey, Blocked The chairman of Sheerness Town Team has waded into the row over … Continue reading “News Roundup 14/12/2018: ‘Blocked Drains in Grantham Town Centre Are a Disgrace’”
World must triple efforts or face catastrophic climate change, says UN Rapid emissions turnaround needed to keep global warming at less than 2C, report suggestsCountries are failing to take the action needed to stave off the worst effects of climate change, a UN report has found, and the commitments made in the 2015 Paris agreement … Continue reading “News Roundup 07/12/2018: World Must Triple Efforts or Face Catastrophic Climate Change”
Winter is here and Christmas is only weeks away. With all the busyness, the gifts to buy, and the parties to go to, the last thing you want is any extra stress. Frozen pipes are a problem you really can’t afford to be facing this Christmas. All the pipes in your home have water in … Continue reading “Prevent Drain Pipe Freezing This Winter with Our Step-by-Step Guide”
The climate report Trump tried to bury – key findings No 3: water is the next battleground Critical water supplies will become harder to manage, as droughts and flooding continue to intensify. Key findings No 2: some pollution action is far better than none. Key findings No 1: air pollution kills. The Trump administration published … Continue reading “News Roundup 30/11/2018: The Climate Report Trump Tried to Bury”
Cesspits are commonly found in rural properties that cannot connect to a mains sewer system. Cesspits do the messy work for homeowners, collecting and storing the wastewater and sewage before it is taken away to be treated. Cesspits do not treat the sewage that comes from your property, they simply store it until and over … Continue reading “How Do Cesspits Work?”
Victoria’s forestry fight: how the election is raising the environmental stakes Major parties want ‘sustainable logging’ in native forests, but experts warn of ‘endgame’ for endangered species and drinking water. To understand the campaign to save Victoria’s old growth forests, ecologist David Lindenmayer says, you just need to turn on a tap in Melbourne.Forget about … Continue reading “News Roundup 23/11/2018: How to Election is Raising Environmental Stakes”
Nine out of ten ‘flushable wipes’ do not break down in the sewer Research carried out on behalf of water companies showed that the vast majority of the wipes failed to break down in conditions that imitated the UK’s drainage system (pictured). … read more Has our drinking water changed? Where has the limescale gone? … Continue reading “News Roundup 14/11/2018: Nine Out of Ten ‘Flushable Wipes’ Do Not Break Down in the Sewer”
Blocked drains are one of the most common problems our customers have, and they can cause significant damage to your drainage system and pipes. So, it is important to know how to prevent blocked drains and restore drainage functionality. By keeping your plughole clean and clear of soap, hair, and grime, you can significantly reduce … Continue reading “How to Clean Plugholes and Keep Your Pipes Clear”
