Pollution and Environmental Control

County Drains are specialists in pollution and environmental control, as well as fire water containment.  Our knowledge and expertise help provide cost-effective solutions for businesses. There are several services that we offer to reduce the risk of wastewater entering watercourses and storm drains.  We also carry out drainage and site investigations to establish the condition of drains on site, where they discharge and if any cross connections are present.

Pollution Control Video from County Drains

Environmental awareness

Everyone thinks about environmental awareness as being about recycling or waste removed from a site. However, drainage also plays a key part and especially as no-one can really see it.  Pollutants can enter the drains from a number of locations which may then possibly enter a water course, causing a significant impact on the environment and the wildlife that lives within it.  We help clients understand their responsibilites and highlight possible areas where their activities may cause an issue and we then assist in ensurring that they have the relevant controls in place.  For example, this could be carried out using CCTV surveying, sonar tracing, dye testing or water testing.

Pollution / Fire Water Containment

As part of our service, we aim to offer advice on spill and pollution containment so our clients can make the best decision to suit their business and site needs.  We not only carry out CCTV surveying, but can also use topographical surveying and spill mapping to simulate a disaster as set out in CIRIA 736 section 4.  The aim of this is to deliver a report with a single plan that evidences a site's ability to control a major event and allow correct evidence to support investment where necessary.  As part of this process, we can also supply and install automated valves and control systems which can be mains or solar powered, with interfaces availible to react with fire alarms or sensors, for example. They can also be linked to a cloud-based monitoring system so records of closures are maintained.

Download a copy of CIRIA 736 here for full details - CIRIA 736

ISO 14001 Accreditation

The ISO 14001 accreditation requires a site drainage plan which identifies all drains on site and their use. This is what we offer.  A full drainage plan of sites, including foul, storm and effluent drainage, all being separately colour coded and clearly identifiable with the direction of flows etc.  These plans can be completed as a basic drawing or as a full AutoCAD package.

For more information on any of the above pollution control and environmental issues and solutions, please just call us on 01530 510571 or send us your contact details and a member of our team with be in touch.