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Welcome to the Universal Tankers Blog, your hub for news, insights, and industry updates. Whether you're an industry pro or just curious, our blog provides valuable perspectives, expert commentary, and allows you to stay up to date with all things Universal.

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Oct 11, 2024

How Can Independent Breweries Manage Their Wastewater?

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.

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Oct 1, 2024

Why Hire a Third Party to Deal with Your Wastewater?

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.

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Jul 24, 2024
Business News

Keeping Everyone Safe – Universal Tankers FORS Accreditation

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.

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Jul 20, 2024
Business News

Rising Through The Ranks

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

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May 23, 2024
Septic tanks

Septic Tank Maintenance: How to Improve Your System

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.

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May 16, 2024
Potable and Non-Potable Water

The Difference Between Potable and Non-Potable Water

Understanding the difference between potable and non-potable water is vital for safety and efficiency - sourcing non-potable water for drinking use can have serious health impacts, In this blog we explore the main differences between potable and non potable water.

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Apr 29, 2024
Septic tanks

What Is a Septic Tank and How Does it Work?

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.

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Apr 27, 2024
Septic tanks

Septic Tank Desludging: Why and When?

A septic tank is an underground wastewater treatment structure that consists of two main components: the tank itself and the drain field. In this blog, we will explore the background of septic tank desludging, the why, and the when.

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Apr 23, 2024
Welfare Facilities

CDM Welfare Facilities: What Do CDM Regulations Require on a Construction Site?

The Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations were first introduced in 1994 as a means to improve health, safety, and welfare on construction sites in the UK. These regulations specify the minimum standards required to maintain the wellbeing of all workers.

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