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Sludge Problems on Site? How Mobile Dewatering Can Save You Time, Space and Money
💬 Struggling with Sludge? You’re Not Alone Whether it’s a balancing tank, interceptor, or lagoon, sludge build-up is one of the most common—and costly—issues on commercial and industrial sites. Thick, settled waste takes up space, limits capacity, causes odours, and drives up removal costs. But here’s the good news: you don’t need to keep throwing…
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Rising Water Costs and New Regulations: What UK Businesses Need to Know About Wastewater in 2025
From April 2025, water bills for UK businesses are going up—and for many, it won’t just be the fresh water that costs more. The price of getting rid of dirty water, or wastewater, is climbing too. At the same time, new environmental rules are being rolled out that will affect how wastewater is managed, monitored,…
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What Is Trade Effluent? A Simple Guide for UK Businesses
If your business discharges any liquid waste other than domestic sewage into the public sewer system, you’re likely dealing with trade effluent – and you may need formal consent to stay compliant with UK regulations. In this article, we’ll break down what it is, who needs consent, and how Trade Effluent Services can help you…
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Why Summer is the Best Time to Tackle Interceptor Maintenance
As the temperature rises, so does the pressure on businesses to stay on top of wastewater management – especially when it comes to interceptor systems. Often out of sight and out of mind, these underground tanks play a critical role in preventing pollutants from entering the sewer network. But in summer, the risks of blockages,…
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How our Rolba Mobile Dewatering Unit Works (And Why It Cuts Trade Effluent Costs)
If your business deals with high volumes of trade effluent or sludge, hiring a mobile dewatering unit like a Rolba could save you thousands in disposal costs — and reduce your environmental impact. At Trade Effluent Services, we offer Rolba hire with trained operators across the UK, helping food manufacturers, wastewater processors, and industrial sites…
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How Mobile Centrifuge Hire Works: Sludge Dewatering Made Simple
How Mobile Centrifuge Hire Works: A Practical Guide When managing sludge, slurry, or liquid effluent, efficient separation is crucial. At Trade Effluent Services, we provide mobile centrifuge hire with experienced operators — helping you reduce volumes, cut costs, and meet compliance standards on site. This guide explains what a centrifuge does, how the mobile setup…
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PFAS in Sludge: What It Means for Waste Producers and Discharge Consent Holders
PFAS contamination is no longer just a buzzword in the environmental world — it’s a developing risk for any business involved in waste, effluent, or sludge handling. Often referred to as “forever chemicals,” PFAS compounds don’t break down in the environment. They’ve been used widely in manufacturing, packaging, cleaning products, and industrial processes for decades.…
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EA Enforcement Levy: What It Means for Trade Effluent Consent Holders – And How to Get Ahead
In May 2025, the Environment Agency announced a consultation on a new annual levy for sewerage undertakers. While this may sound like just another policy aimed at water companies, it carries a very real knock-on effect for businesses discharging trade effluent — particularly in the food and beverage, manufacturing, and logistics sectors. And whether or…
