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Oct 11, 2024

How Can Independent Breweries Manage Their Wastewater?

Wastewater treatment is subject to strict regulations, especially in the food and beverage industry, and getting it wrong can be expensive - or, in the worst cases, result in legal penalties. But brewery wastewater management is about more than just meeting your legal obligations. A comprehensive approach can help to minimise water consumption by recycling and reusing wastewater and reduce costs throughout the brewing process, which can offer vital support to small breweries in particular.

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Oct 1, 2024

Why Hire a Third Party to Deal with Your Wastewater?

Certain industries in the UK generate significant volumes of wastewater, and businesses need solutions to manage their supply in compliance with legal and industry-specific regulations. Those in the food and beverage industry, chemical manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, textiles, the pulp and paper industry, mining, agriculture and power generation must be thorough and cautious to maintain full legal compliance.

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Apr 29, 2024

What Is a Septic Tank and How Does it Work?

Septic tanks are essential components of wastewater management systems, particularly in rural areas where access to mains sewerage is unavailable. These watertight underground chambers collect wastewater from sinks, washing machines, toilets, and showers, preventing it from contaminating the environment. In this blog, we explain the fundamentals of septic tank systems.

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Apr 27, 2024

Septic Tank Desludging: Why and When?

A septic tank is an underground wastewater treatment structure that consists of two main components: the tank itself and the drain field. In this blog, we will explore the background of septic tank desludging, the why, and the when.