Sewer Savvy
Blocked drains can lead to closed offices, unhappy customers and hefty fines. Not to mention foul smells, expensive repair costs and damage to your reputation. That’s why we work closely with all our local business customers to help keep blockages to a minimum.
What causes blocked drains
In most cases blocked pipes are the result of the wrong things being flushed down the loo or poured down the sink. Tampons, wet wipes, cooking oil and fat are among the biggest offenders. The annual cost of cleaning sewers is £10 million, a cost we have to pass onto all our business customers. That’s because every year we clear 55,000 blockages, 75% of which are caused as a result of inappropriate waste disposal.
What can be done to help
As is so often the case, the most effective business tool is awareness. By simply educating your employees about drain blockages and the negative impact they can have on the business will greatly aid in keeping your drains clean. Below are just a few simple tips to share with your staff.
Avoid blockages
Thought for food service
To ensure pipe and drain blockages don’t affect your food service business, we recommend the following:
It’s important your waste contractor is licensed by the Environment Agency. Visit the GOV.UK website to find out more and to locate a registered carrier.