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A rainwater gully and a road gully serve similar purposes in collecting and directing water, but they differ in their locations and specific functions: Rainwater Gully Purpose: Designed to handle water from rooftops, driveways, and other hard surfaces around buildings. Location: Typically found on private property...
The main reason why water treatment plants need to be maintained is to alleviate the risk of pollution. Water treatment plants typically need to be given the right environment to work the way they should. Once this environment has been established, the bacteria which lives inside your water treatment system should...
At ASL, we provide a range of drainage services, from cleaning out or unblocking your pipes to repairing and replacing them at affordable prices. Below, we talk about drain lining, re-lining and no dig repair services as well as their associated costs. Our structural lining service The structural lining is a “no-dig”...
How do sewage treatment plants work? Sewage treatment plants work by using internal mechanisms and moving parts to break down solid wastes, separating it from the effluent's liquid part to produce a more environmentally friendly discharge. The wastewater and solid effluent are supplied to the primary tank, where they...
How much does a septic tank cost? Our charge for carrying out the supply and installation of a new septic tank will start from £5,000+VAT, including the costs of labour and all plants and materials needed. This price will also be subject to the availability of access, as well as ground conditions. If you need a test...
Many of our customers will often own properties in areas that may not be served by main public sewer lines. Instead, these homes or businesses will be served by septic tanks, which need care and regular maintenance in order to keep them in good working condition. This includes all repairs and emptying of your septic...
How to clear an outside drain blocked with mud or soil If you have a rainwater drain blocked with mud/soil, a couple of home solutions might work and help to clear specific blockages. These include: Clearing the blockage out manually Drain rods If you attempt to carry out work on a rainwater drain blocked with mud, you...
You may be able to clear a blocked bath drain by yourself, and we have listed some methods below if you wish to attempt this process. However, it is also possible that these methods will not work, and some can even cause further damage to your pipes if they are incorrectly performed. Please follow manufacturers...
Many of our customers, particularly those in rural areas with no access to the main sewage system, will have a septic tank installed somewhere on their property. As of 1 January this year, the General Binding Rules, which set the standards for septic tanks, changed, meaning that systems that do not follow the correct...
Home solutions for clearing a blocked sink drain pipe There are several home solutions already available if you need to clean a blocked sink drain pipe yourself. These methods include: Hot boiling water Drain snake Wet vac Chemical drain cleaners Plunger Cleaning the pipe Clean the U-bend It is important that you wear...
When buying a house, it would be prudent to have a house purchase survey carried out specifically for your drainage and include your private system. This will involve checking if it is discharging illegally or sending wastewater into the wrong type of ground and making sure that it meets binding rules for the type of...
