Our team has encountered lots of flooding on the roads and onsite, which may be impacting your septic tank and sewage treatment plant. Rainwater running off from roofs, gutters, driveways, and patios is called surface water. Heavy rain (or melted snow) creates excess surface water. As a result, this can impact the water table, soakaway/drainage [...]
Andrew Skilling was shortlisted for a Lifetime Achievement Award. We had a great evening at the National Drainage Awards. The first of hopefully many, organised by the National Association of Drainage Contractors Group. Andrew Skilling who started Mantair in 1987 was shortlisted for the lifetime achievement award. It was won by another very worthy nominee, but [...]
Mantair becomes a proud partner of Essex Wildlife Trust We are thrilled to announce that Mantair is now a proud partner of Essex Wildlife Trust. Essex Wildlife Trust is a dedicated organisation that works tirelessly to raise awareness and protect the habitats of wildlife across the county. The trust runs a number of nature reserves and [...]
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 [...]
