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problem. The quality of discharged effluent can vary greatly, with many instances of it not being treated at all.
Many homeowners will not have been advised that sewage treatment plants need to be commissioned after installation and then regularly serviced – annually for a domestic scheme but two or more times a year for larger commercial applications. In addition, systems may have been installed incorrectly by a non-qualified contractor, and as a result are unlikely to function efficiently.
Taking responsibility
While the haphazard monitoring of sewage treatment – in England and Wales at least – looks set to continue for the foreseeable future, it has fallen to some manufacturers to take on more responsibility for the systems they sell.
These manufacturers have become self- monitoring, working more closely with, and even training and providing technical back-up to the specialist contractors who install, commission, service and maintain their systems.
Ensuring these are installed correctly by competent contractors greatly reduces the potential for sewage treatment plants
“Don’t always go for the cheapest option as it could be much more expensive in the long run” Gareth Boyd, 2020 Architects
to develop issues which could affect local water quality, and if they do, for the issue to be nipped in the bud by knowledgeable technical staff and contractors. The biggest winner is the environment, with improvements to the quality of groundwater throughout the UK. But there are benefits to everyone – the householder, contractor, manufacturer and architect who influenced the system’s specification. Gareth Boyd, a director with 2020 Architects in Ireland, who specified a sewage treatment plant over a septic tank for his own self-build, advises: “Don’t always go for the cheapest option as it could be much more expensive in the long run. Speak to your architect and builder for sound advice.”
David Stagg is a wastewater treatment specialist at Graf UK
Special commendation for HD Services
After a turbulent 2 years, the awards season is again upon us. This year HD Services Ltd entered the National Energy Effi ciency Awards for the fi rst time in the categories of Renewable Heat Installer of the
Year and Business Development Manager of the Year and were lucky enough to have been shortlisted in both categories! HD Services kept their fi ngers crossed for the awards event which took place on the 18th February 2022 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, and were very pleased to receive a special commendation for its renewable heat project.
01494 792000
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Newton continues to drive sustainability
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Despite a year of challenges and changing circumstances, increases in the cost of materials, and greater pressure on suppliers, Newton Waterproofi ng, a leading independent designer and supplier of guaranteed waterproofi ng systems, has kept sustainability at the top of its agenda.
Now in its fi fth full year, the award-winning and free Newton Recycling Service is still pushing sustainability best practice in UK waterproofi ng. This includes the biggest development in 2021, expanding the service to also recycle plastic and metal bottles and containers through a new partnership with a leading specialist in hazardous waste management.
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ng.co.uk
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