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contractors are realising the operational, economic and environmental benefits of adopting new working practices.”
Paul Beddows is Sales Director of Dawsongroup emc, who provide bespoke vehicles to the industry. He said: “Extreme weather events are having a significant impact on the ageing UK sewer network. Debris from frequent heavy rainfalls can accumulate in older pipes, leading to blockages, overflows, and infrastructure damage.
“The sewer network can be better protected by integrating advanced technology to improve the system’s efficiency and minimise disruption. This technology can include suction excavators, which can help protect the pipes while removing debris, tankers, which can unblock drains and sewers, and van pack jetters, a ready-to-operate option to unblock sewers and drains. We have needed to invest in these technologies to ensure that we meet our customers' short-term and long-term needs as the network deteriorates. We can provide this equipment on a flexible contract-hire basis, supporting both public and private organisations. Ultimately, this will protect and enhance the resilience of the network.
In response to a question of whether blockages are getting worse, he responded: “Absolutely! The impact of climate change on the national infrastructure cannot be underestimated. As the world warms, we are experiencing more extreme weather conditions, leading to higher levels of rain and
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higher temperatures. These two things combined have led to an accumulation of debris and pipe damage. All of this has placed extra pressure onto an already ageing sewage system, increasing the demand for repairs and causing significant disruption and risk to life.”
Paul concluded: “Without a complete overhaul of the current sewage infrastructure, public and private sector organisations will both continue to feel the pressure to meet demand. However, having worked closely with local authorities for decades, we have also seen their increasing budgetary restraints. This catch-22 demands significantly more fleet flexibility and access to spot hire. However, businesses like our own at Dawsongroup can provide this agility with our Smart Asset Strategy, and it is heralding a new way of
working with sewage repair technology. We understand just how important it is to properly care for our sewage network and we are happy to be part of the journey of improving the system as a whole. “
New technologies
The water and wastewater sector relies heavily on pumps, and in fact wastewater pumping accounts for a huge proportion of water companies’ energy bills. Smarter pumps and mixer systems are being developed all the time, some of which are now able to sense current operating conditions and adapt their performances to suit changing flow rates. Blockages remain an ongoing challenge, but there are now clog detection and even self- cleaning functions to help beleaguered service and maintenance personnel and to reduce the number of call-outs. Improvements in technologies like variable speed drives and intelligent controls at wastewater treatment works
Dawsongroup: Suction excavator | August 2024 |
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