Obviously blockages in sewers cause back ups and that can cause flooding — even without inclement weather. Keeping drains and sewers clear maximises capacity, so good housekeeping is crucial. Of course maintenance is critical too. Having seen the light after these events on its doorstep, the local authority Humberside County Council put a robust maintenance programme in place too.
Good move HCC. Take note. Annual cleaning to de-silt drains followed by a CCTV survey is a great place to start. A professional drains specialist like Lanes will provide everything you need — CCTV surveys, drain cleaning, jetting and vacuumation, remedial services from excavation and repair to no-dig technology — and more.
With sophisticated systems and modern communications, there is really no excuse for not being aware of predicted weather patterns even if our weather people sometimes get it wrong. The Environment Agency EA offers a flood warning service. Sign up for a free service including warnings direct to your mobile, email, fax or pager — particularly useful if you live near or in a flood risk area.
Check out the Meteorological Office for five-day weather forecasts as well as information and tips on keeping one step ahead of the weather. Obviously the Met Office routinely issues weather warnings and an app lets you check out the forecast on the move.
DEFRA, of course, carries data about flooding. And if you are thinking of travelling, check out The Highways Agency weather watch specifically aimed at helping people plan their journey. As well as a full range of drainage services, Lanes has another ace up its sleeve in the fight against flooding, thanks to a partnership with pollution prevention specialist Aqua Sentry. Meantime, if the worst happens, Lanes is, of course, here to help in the battle against the rising tide of floodwater — and the bale out.
Thanks to a fleet of advanced jetting and vacuumation tankers covering the whole of the UK not to mention the capability to move plant and equipment to wherever the resources are needed , the pink fleet is often called out as an additional emergency service. Stay dry! Brief details of your enquiry Billing Postcode. Site Postcode. How did you find out about us? Please Specify. Upload File. Number of Bedrooms Select from the list below To receive a response to your enquiry, please tick this box to give us permission to contact you.
So, who is responsible for surface water? Who is doing what? By road Highway drainage is a key element in the big picture. By rail Nor are railways immune from flood damage. What can we do? All water and sewerage companies have a duty to provide public sewers to make sure the area is effectively drained. Usually, you have the right to connect the drain from your property to the public sewer — although you may have to pay for this.
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Unless your house is on a combined drains system, it needs separate drain connections to collect wastewater and rainwater. Homeowners and landlords are responsible for checking they have separate drain connections from their home. If your property was built before , you might have a combined drains system.
This is a single pipe collecting your wastewater and rainwater runoff. You don't need to replace the single pipe with separate drains. If wastewater from your home flows into the rainwater drain, this takes untreated water to the nearest river.
This pollutes:. When your home was originally built, it's possible the builder or owner might have installed connections to the wrong drains.
Gutters and gullies should only collect rainwater and connect to the rainwater drain. Wastewater pipes should not be connected to the rainwater system.
If the rainwater gutters and gullies are connected to the wastewater drain, rainwater could overwhelm the drain and cause flooding. The diagram shows a property with separate drain connections for wastewater and rainwater. This house has the right drain connections. The diagram below shows a property with wastewater pipes connected to the rainwater drain.
This house has the wrong drain connections. If your home is on a separate drains system but has the wrong drain connections, you should put them right. You could be causing water pollution in a local waterway or beach.
You should ask a plumber to check your drain connections. If they discover the wrong drain connections, ask them to install the right connections. You should ask your landlord to install the right connections for rainwater and wastewater plumbing. It is important to check a property has the right drain connections before you buy. Ask your surveyor or contractor to include drain connections in their survey report. Household waste can block drains.
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