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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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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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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…
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