Sewage treatment is a critical aspect of any modern society, as it helps to protect the public domain and the environment. In the UK, water treatment come a long way over the years, with various advancements in technology and regulations that have helped to improve the quality of everyone’s lives and general well-being. In this blog, we’re going to talk about what’s happening with sewage treatment today, where it’s come from, and all the different methods that different parties use to treat and repurpose our water. The Current Situation, Is it A Mess? Water companies are only allowed to discha ..read more

Water boost pumps are becoming increasingly popular in many households. These devices have many benefits that make them ideal for a wide range of purposes. If you’re not familiar with water boost pumps, they are essentially devices that help to pump water from one place to another. This can be extremely useful if you live in an area with low water pressure, or if you need to transfer water from one location to another. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the many benefits of water boost pumps and why they may be necessary for your home. What is a water boost pump? When it comes to your plumbing s ..read more

Here at Pumping Solutions, we’ve recently been inundated with questions from customers with private water supplies asking how the recent drought and hosepipe bans affect them. The most common question is “If I have a borehole or well, classed as a private water supply, does the hosepipe ban include me?”. The short answer is no. If you don’t have a mains water supplier and all of your water is from a private supply, e.g. from a well or a borehole, then you are responsible for managing your own water. As you are, in effect, your own water supplier you are able to manage how much water you use an ..read more

When a property is not connected to the main sewer system, wastewater has to be treated separately. Sewage treatment plants allow wastewater to be treated on-site before being released into a drain away or into the watercourse. This process turns sewage into clean, environmentally-friendly water that can be safely disposed of without harming the local ecosystem. What Is Wastewater? Household wastewater includes water from toilets, sinks, baths, showers, washing machines, and dishwashers, as well as any substance that is put down the drain or flushed down the toilet. This wastewater needs to be ..read more

Flooding can occur suddenly and without warning, so it’s important to take steps to minimise the risk and know what to do in the event of a flood, particularly if you live in an area at risk of flooding. Leading Causes of Flooding Natural weather events like heavy rainfall over a short period or prolonged, extensive rain can lead to flooding. In coastal areas, a combination of high tides and stormy weather can cause flooding too. The impact of climate change has led to a rise in the type of weather events that trigger floods, so it’s increasingly important to be aware of the changing risks in ..read more

Sewage treatment plants are often installed when a property does not have access to the main sewer system – for example in rural locations or on caravan sites. They provide an efficient and environmentally friendly way to dispose of wastewater without polluting the surrounding waterways or soil. What Is The Sewer Treatment of Wastewater? Wastewater is any water used in the home or business, including toilet, sink, and drain water from the bathroom and kitchen. Whereas a septic tank stores wastewater and needs to be emptied regularly, a sewage treatment plant has two chambers that enable wastew ..read more

Contaminated water and lack of water supply are just a couple of issues you may experience when you get your water from a mains source. The mains water supply is basically wastewater that goes through a cleaning process and is then redistributed to people all over the country.  Boreholes, on the other hand, work as a private water supply, the water is extracted straight from the ground ensuring it is not contaminated and if there are any issues with the water supply, you are able to fix it right away without being left for days without water. This post goes over whether switching to a pri ..read more

Water pumps are installed into homes to help with poor water pressure and bring it up to the desired level. Although these can be so beneficial for your home they are often forgotten about until something goes wrong. Luckily if a high-quality pump was installed, it will last for many years to come and you will be able to forget about it without any concerns. This blog post is going over what happens when your pump gets a bit worn out and how you can tell if you need a new one, unfortunately, this isn’t the easiest thing to determine but here are some of our key tips. Some Signs Your Pump Is Go ..read more

Boreholes allow businesses or homes to access a 20,000 litre per day private water supply with no restrictions and no costs. A lot of companies such as farms, hotels or golf courses will use a lot of water each day, making a borehole a much more affordable option in the long run. Although all of this free water seems great, there are a lot of questions about it since borehole water isn’t cleaned in the same way that mains water is. This article will go over all the questions about boreholes and discuss just how safe this water is safe to drink. Differences Between Borehole & Mains Water Th ..read more

Sewage treatment plants aren’t really something the average homeowner thinks about very often. However, it is definitely a good idea to be aware of whose responsibility it is to look after them and how exactly you can do so. The Sewage Treatment Plant Laws As an ‘operator’ of a small sewage treatment plant, you must check that you are within the general binding rules and if you aren’t, you must apply for a permit. If you own a property that uses or shares the system or if you have a written agreement with the property owner to say you are responsible, you are the ‘operator’ of a sewage treatme ..read more