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 [...]
UK heatwave 2026: how record heat is damaging drains and sewers
2026 has already been a record-breaking year for UK weather, and it's starting to show up underground too. According to the Met Office, temperatures of 35C or higher have now been recorded in May, [...]
Hosepipe bans: what the drought means for your drains
If you run a commercial site anywhere across the South East, you've likely already seen a hosepipe ban notice from your water supplier this summer. South East Water introduced a temporary use ban across [...]
Pump station maintenance: how often should it be serviced and what gets missed?
Pump stations are an essential but frequently neglected part of many commercial drainage systems. Because they are buried underground and out of sight, they can go years without a proper inspection - until something [...]
How to tell if your drains are causing subsidence – and what to do about it
For facilities managers and commercial property owners, subsidence is one of the most serious structural issues a site can face. Cracks in walls, sticking doors, uneven floors - these are the warning signs that [...]
