What lies beneath: the lost rivers and hidden tunnels under UK towns
Halloween is the season for things that lurk below, and under a surprising number of our streets, something does. Not ghosts, but rivers. They were not drained away or lost, they were buried, built [...]
Drought, then heavy rain: why falling leaves are a drainage problem this autumn
On paper, we are still in a drought. The Environment Agency's latest weekly report, covering 25 September to 1 October, has ten areas in drought status, including Solent and South Downs, Kent and South [...]
Confined space entry in drains and sewers: what you need to know
Drains, sewers, manholes, tanks and underground chambers can present serious risks when access is required for inspection, cleaning, maintenance or repair. Some of these environments are classed as confined spaces, which means entering them [...]
What to expect from a genuine 24-hour emergency drain and sewer service
A blocked toilet, overflowing drain, sewage problem or burst water main rarely happens at a convenient time. When something goes wrong late at night, at the weekend or on a bank holiday, finding an [...]
Why this drought raises the stakes on your discharge compliance
July 2026 was the driest July on record for England, with rainfall records going back to 1836, and the Environment Agency has now declared drought across seven areas of the country. For commercial and [...]
What abstraction restrictions mean if you rely on a private water supply
If your site relies on a borehole, private reservoir or other private water supply rather than mains water, this summer's drought is likely to affect you more directly than most. The Environment Agency has [...]
