How does a Sewage Treatment Plant Work Let's Talk Bacteria: The Secret Heroes of Sewage Treatment Plants How does a Sewage Treatment Plant work? Most people are aware of the basic function of Sewage Treatment Plants - treating wastewater. However, the intricate processes involved are so tiny and hidden from view, that it’s easy to forget. [...]
Made in Britain Accreditation We’re excited to share that our Mantair Conversion Unit product has successfully earned the Made in Britain accreditation. Made in Britain unites over 1800 British manufacturers, recognising companies that meet specific criteria for genuinely British-made products. The exclusive use of the Made in Britain mark is reserved for members of this [...]
Will building a house extension affect my septic tank / sewage treatment plant? House extensions are a common way to increase living space and add value to a property. However, when considering an extension, it is important to take into account how it may impact your septic tank or sewage treatment plant. In this blog post, [...]
What is a percolation test? Why do you need a percolation test? A percolation (perc) test determines the rate at which water can penetrate the ground. It will assess the soil's suitability and necessary size for a drainage field or any type of soakaway. Before constructing a drainage field or soakaway, you will need to perform [...]
If you are lucky enough to live in the Countryside there’s a high chance you are the owner or user of a septic tank system. It’s believed that there are in excess of 800,000 rural properties in England and Wales that have their own independent foul drainage system for disposing of wastewater, with the majority of [...]
Air pumps, which are also referred to as Air Blowers and Air Compressors, are used worldwide for a wide range of applications. One of the most common use for these air pumps is for operating domestic sewage tanks, and as such consumers often refer to them as either sewage or septic tank air pumps. These sewage [...]
With the Environment Agency’s General Binding Rules being introduced in January 2015, owners of septic tanks that discharge into a surface water such as a ditch, stream or river will need to take action to ensure compliance with this new septic tank regulation. However, the question for many homeowners is whether to upgrade the existing septic tank or [...]
