18Oct, 2023
    Top tips for maintaining your septic tank or sewage plant

    Installing a new septic tank or sewage treatment plant can be expensive. This is why it’s so important to keep your existing system in good order to avoid any costly repair bills. In the current cost of living crisis, there’s a number of ways you can avoid unexpected bills when it comes to your sewage system.

    Complying with the general binding rules is very important, moreover there’s a number of additional steps you can take to monitor and minimise your energy consumption and be kinder to the local environment.

    Here’s a few top tips from us:

    • Get the sludge emptied regularly by a registered wastewater expert
    • Get your system serviced regularly
    • Keep maintenance records so you know when a service or empty is due (this is also helpful if you ever need to sell your property)
    • Fix highlighted problems straight away
    • Do not flush any sanitary items down the toilet – only the 3 P’s (Pee, Poo and {Toilet} Paper)
    • Call a specialist if you notice any signs of pollution such as sewage smells, pools of water, sludge, foam, lush weeds or grey fungus growing in your local stream or river
    • Do not put fats, oils or chemicals down the drain as they kill the bacteria that break-down the waste
    • Use low or non-phosphate detergents, which are kind to the environment

    Looking for further advice? Our team are always on hand to answer your questions.

    You can also find more reliable and trusted information from the Environment Agency and British Water.

    18Aug, 2023
    Green Initiative Update

    Our Green Initiative began back in April 2022 and since we announced the launch we’ve donated over 150 trees – far exceeding our target of 100.

    Our promise was to gift a native tree for every new residential installation and as of the end of June 2023 we have gifted 154 native crab apple trees to new customers across the Eastern Region.

    This is one of the steps we are taking as part of our aim to become more sustainable as a business as we look at how we can positively impact climate change within our community.

    Have you received one of these gifted trees? Email us with your photos at [email protected] or share them on social media using the hashtag #GreenInitative – don’t forget to tag us!

    If you’re considering installing a new treatment plant at your home, contact our team and book a consultation.

    14Nov, 2022
    Every tree counts – Green Initiative update

    Back in April, we announced the launch of our brand new Green Initiative. A promise to gift a native tree for every new residential installation.

    We are delighted to provide an update on our sustainability initiative as we head into the final months of 2022. We are well on our way to achieving our target of 100 trees and as it stands (14th November 2022), we have gifted 94 native crab apple trees to new customers across the Eastern Region.

    This is just one small step as part of our long-term objectives to ensure business operations are more sustainable – an integral part of our company ethos. 

    In addition to the Green Initiative, we have also donated a tree to be planted on the Suffolk Showground to support the Suffolk Show’s contribution to the Queens Green Canopy project. Find out more about this project here.

    We would like to take this opportunity to thank our customers for their support. If you’re considering installing a new treatment plant at your home, contact our team and book your consultation today.

    8May, 2022
    Launch of the Green Initiative

    Ahead of Earth Day 2022 (April 22), we are delighted to announce the launch of our brand new Green Initiative. 

    For every residential installation, we are gifting a native tree to kick-start our sustainability journey toward a more environmentally-conscious company. This is just one small step as part of our long-term objectives to ensure business operations are more sustainable – an integral part of our company ethos. 

    In addition to the Green Initiative we have also donated a tree to be planted on the Suffolk Showground to support the Suffolk Show’s contribution to the Queens Green Canopy project. Find out more about this project here.

    Not only do trees provide a habitat for the  local ecosystem, but they also contribute to the improvement of air quality. Did you know, on average, one tree produces almost 118kg of oxygen and absorbs up to 22kg of carbon each year?

    Scientific evidence shows that trees benefit the environment and increase health and wellbeing by:

    • Helping to purify the air
    • Lowering the air temperature
    • Preventing flooding
    • Sustaining wildlife
    • Improving soil quality
    • Lowering stress 

    As an environmentally responsible liquid waste management company, our operations are approved by the Environmental Agency, and ensuring the highest quality of water discharge back into the local environment is part of our BSI ISO 14001 accreditation for environmental management. We want to go even further than this validation and introduce new initiatives to support the local environment and contribute to the wider efforts to tackle climate change. 

    ‘In response to a number of conversations with customers and local stakeholders, we realise the importance of not only providing a high-quality service but also taking responsibility for wider issues in the environment. Going beyond the requirements of our Environmental Agency accreditations, means we can truly make a difference and build on our strong reputation as a community-centric local business’. Richard Binder, Director.

    Contact our accredited installation department to find out more about our Green Initiative and book your consultation today.