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 [...]
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, [...]
“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 [...]
Septic Tank Air Pumps Air pumps, which are also referred to as Air Blowers and Air Compressors, are used worldwide for a wide range of applications. One of the most common use for these air pumps is for operating domestic sewage tanks, and as such consumers often refer to them as either sewage or septic tank [...]
