Maintain equipment and remain compliant with our Trade Effluent Monitoring Service As the easing of lockdown restrictions continues across the UK, site inspections by water companies and regulatory bodies are now being routinely implemented in a bid to ‘catch up’ on a cancelled schedule last year. Explains Dave Walker, commercial director […] weiter
What is effluent discharge? Effluent discharge is liquid waste, other than waste from kitchens or toilets, surface water or domestic sewage. It is produced and discharged by any industrial or commercial premises, such as a food processing factory or manufacturing business. Often referred to […] weiter
Do I need a discharge license? Every industrial or commercial premises that releases wastewater in the form of trade effluent requires a discharge license. The reason for this is because the effluent could harm the environment. Whether the premises lets go 2 litres or 2,000 litres […] weiter
What is trade waste water? Trade waste water, also known as trade effluent, is any water produced by a business or process that is not domestic sewage or uncontaminated rainwater. Businesses must obtain a consent license before discharging any liquid to a public sewer which […] weiter
Trade effluent environmental legislation This post is designed to help you find out more about trade effluent, what it is and the environmental legislation and regulations surrounding it. Most, but not all manufacturing businesses need to have a trade effluent license, so it is […] weiter
What is trade effluent consent? Trade effluent consent is delivered by means of a license or permit that is issued by the respective water company to a business or facility that produces wastewater, specifically ‘trade effluent’. Understanding trade effluent In order to fully understand the […] weiter
Fats, oils and grease blockages Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) come from food products such as butter, lard, vegetable oils, animal fats, meats, sauces and dairy products. FOG is typically generated during the preparation of food containing these products and from associated cleaning/washing up processes […] weiter
When will I return an investment on my waste water flow meter? As with all capital expenditure, securing a long-term return on investment is key to the longevity and success of any business. It’s no different with a waste water flow meter which is why many of our clients ask us that […] weiter
