Sunday, 20 June, 2021 Author: Gerry Rowe
Re-estimate for drainage works required: main sewer connection or septic tank conversion. This case study sets out the benefits of planning for every eventuality regarding private sewage system handling capacity. Observations & Findings As per my visit and conversation about the numbers you…
Sunday, 6 June, 2021 Author: Gerry Rowe
When we buy a house, the last thing we tend to think about is whether or not the drains are working properly. This is also not included in a regular house purchase survey that your conveyancer will organise for you. And yet, if the drainage system is not connected to the main sewer, it could be a…
Wednesday, 19 May, 2021 Author: Gerry Rowe
We hope this case study will help to understand the effects of grease, fat & oil on your private sewage system, drainage field and the environment. This example is of a Klargester Biodisc that has a wheel as part of the mechanism. Observations & Findings RE: site visit:- As per my visit, I…
Wednesday, 12 May, 2021 Author: Gerry Rowe
Once we have a treatment plant installed, it is easy to put it out of our minds and expect everything to function perfectly. Well, at ASL, we want that to be the case for all our customers and for that reason, we come back and check on the treatment plants that we install. We do this A to check…
Friday, 7 May, 2021 Author: Gerry Rowe
A sewage pipe renewal and connection to foul drains. We’ve all done it – grabbed that opportunity for someone to do something on the side. We know it’s taking a risk, but the temptation to save some money is all too damning when the result is less than adequate OR even very damaging. The final…
Tuesday, 4 May, 2021 Author: Gerry Rowe
When installing a private sewage treatment plant, discussions about the right solution for you are so important. To trust is imperative. As drainage specialists, our aims are to: Save time. Achieve quality. Be cost-effective. AND Protect our land, rivers, and streams. The following case study will…
Thursday, 29 April, 2021 Author: Gerry Rowe
Roof water overwhelms treatment plants. Large quantities of roof water contaminated by sewage, wet wipes, and foreign objects end up in rivers or polluting the land, streams, and rivers. See our case study observations & findings on surface water pollution. The images in this case study are…
Wednesday, 21 April, 2021 Author: Gerry Rowe
Roof water and surface water was entering the sewage system, discharging sewage water, ten times the amount allowed. We attended a property to investigate suspected surface water and roof water entering sewage pipes and inspection chambers, either directly or indirectly leading to the treatment…
Monday, 4 January, 2021 Author: Gerry Rowe
This case study highlights the lack of knowledge and understanding of why many do not display the high level of commitment needed to protect the environment. People use 'horses for courses' – to mean that people and things have different qualities and skills and are suitable in different…