Businesses across various industries produce wastewater as part of their operations. This can include everything from food and beverage manufacturing to the automotive, pharmaceuticals, and hospitality sectors. With such a diverse range of sources, the composition and volume of wastewater generated varies greatly. Business owners are not only expected to understand how their operations produce and manage wastewater - they are also responsible for its proper disposal. The incorrect handling of wastewater can lead to environmental issues and regulatory consequences.

The rules governing environmental obligations for businesses are much stricter than those for residential homes. A significant amount of effort must go into compliance with regulations to avoid the legal penalties that can otherwise be incurred. This is true especially when it comes to controlling pollutants and contaminants, managing wastewater and mitigating environmental risks.

Water management involves the strategic planning, development, and administration of water resources to optimise their use in different stages of the construction process. Effective water management is essential to the financial efficiency and environmental responsibility of construction projects, because several stages in the process require significant amounts of water. Construction firms often face the challenge of managing their projects while optimising water efficiency and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Septic tanks are essential components of wastewater management systems, particularly in rural areas where access to mains sewerage is unavailable. These watertight underground chambers collect wastewater from sinks, washing machines, toilets, and showers, preventing it from contaminating the environment. In this blog, we explain the fundamentals of septic tank systems.

Wastewater treatment is subject to strict regulations, especially in the food and beverage industry, and getting it wrong can be expensive - or, in the worst cases, result in legal penalties. But brewery wastewater management is about more than just meeting your legal obligations. A comprehensive approach can help to minimise water consumption by recycling and reusing wastewater and reduce costs throughout the brewing process, which can offer vital support to small breweries in particular.

Certain industries in the UK generate significant volumes of wastewater, and businesses need solutions to manage their supply in compliance with legal and industry-specific regulations. Those in the food and beverage industry, chemical manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, textiles, the pulp and paper industry, mining, agriculture and power generation must be thorough and cautious to maintain full legal compliance.

With the 28th of April marking The World Day for Health and Safety at Work, we thought it would be the ideal time to let you know a bit more about one of our accreditations, FORS.

We are excited to announce 4 recent promotions within the Universal Tankers team.

Proper septic tank maintenance is essential to the efficient functioning and longevity of your entire septic system. In this blog we will explore the maintenance of septic tank systems and how to make them last.