UK Water firms have been illegally discharging sewage, but domestic discharge into watercourses is also a concern A recent BBC news report has exposed the alarming practice of major water companies illegally discharging sewage into watercourses on dry days when regulations clearly forbid such actions (known as dry spilling). Three water companies have come under scrutiny [...]
A guide to emptying Your Septic Tank/Sewage Treatment Plant Regular maintenance and emptying of your septic tank/sewage treatment plant are crucial to ensure its efficient functioning and prevent costly and unsanitary issues. In this guide, we'll take you through the process of emptying your septic tank/sewage treatment plant and discuss how often this maintenance task should [...]
Volunteering at iCarp In a world that often seems fast-paced and disconnected, the value of giving back to the community cannot be overstated. Recently, our team had the privilege of volunteering with a local charity – iCarp (Investigating Countryside and Angling Research Projects) CIC. Our day was filled with tree planting, chicken coop building, and most [...]
As we approach World Bee Day on May 20th, did you know… Mantair regularly uses wooden beehives to house air blowers. Often, where there is not a building nearby for the air blower to be housed, an alternative solution is needed. As a result, an innovative solution was found by our team to repurpose beehives, typically [...]
Will building a house extension affect my septic tank / sewage treatment plant? House extensions are a common way to increase living space and add value to a property. However, when considering an extension, it is important to take into account how it may impact your septic tank or sewage treatment plant. In this blog post, [...]
What is a percolation test? Why do you need a percolation test? A percolation (perc) test determines the rate at which water can penetrate the ground. It will assess the soil's suitability and necessary size for a drainage field or any type of soakaway. Before constructing a drainage field or soakaway, you will need to perform [...]
“We are exploring funding and other support options to improve septic tanks that pollute the water environment.” Defra, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, has recently published its plan for delivering clean and plentiful water. One of the focus areas of the plan is improving the regulation of private sewage discharges in rural [...]
Why is it important to be careful with what you flush into your septic tank / sewage treatment plant? Your sewage treatment plant / septic tank system needs bacteria to complete the treatment process. Flushing items into your sewage treatment plant / septic tank, other than the 3 P’s (Pee, Poo & Paper) can disrupt [...]
The clear message from the Environment Agency’s Flood Action Week (7 Nov - 13 Nov) is for communities to be prepared for flooding this winter. The Met Office has predicated an above average likelihood of a wet winter this year, with the Environment Agency warning of “ignoring the danger at your own peril.” Since 1998, we [...]
On Remembrance Day, we are taking time here at Mantair to reflect on recognising the value our armed forces community contribute to our country. In 1918, on 11 November at 11am, an agreement was signed declaring an end to the First World War. This truce was known as Armistice Day. Since then, on the anniversary of the [...]
