Major refurbishments at Mogden sewage treatment works

January 27th, 2012

Thames Water has just announced that a major project to increase the capacity of one of London’s major sewer works is now half-way to being completed. The sewage works at Mogden has seen major refurbishments take place since August 2010 and when complete will be able to cope with an increased quantity of sewage. The [...]

Three ways to clean drains in London

January 26th, 2012

London’s drainage system now struggles to cope with the increased amount of sewage it sees on a daily basis. When the system was built in the Victorian era the population explosion in the city could not have been foreseen. However, the aged system is still expected to cope with the worst that London throws at [...]

Labelling of ‘flushable’ products to be more strictly controlled

January 25th, 2012

Manufacturers of personal hygiene products are being asked to make their labels easy to understand, so products don’t get flushed into the general sewage system. Waste water company, United Utilities, is currently working with the UK Water Industry and the European Association of Manufacturers so a test protocol can be designed which will enable products [...]

Drainage problems in North London

January 24th, 2012

Blocked or clogged drainage can happen at any time and anywhere, which is why many people rely on the services of a reliable drain cleaning company to help them out when a problem occurs. For instance, kitchen sinks are commonly blocked by the accumulation of food debris and grease and fat, whereas bathroom sinks and [...]

Professional maintenance can stop drain blockages

January 23rd, 2012

The drainage system in London is being put under increasing pressure as the population continues to rise. It is therefore essential to opt for a drain cleaning service in London so that you can be sure that your drains will work trouble-free and you won’t have to suffer the inconvenience of a blockage. Drainage can [...]