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NEW SERVICING REGULATIONS have been introduced for small sewage treatment plants and septic tanks.

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KEE offer Maintenances Plans to that ensure that your sewage treatment plants and septic tanks are compliant.

The Environmental Agency in January 2015, introduced a new code of practice making you as a home or business owner fully responsible for the maintenance of your wastewater system. If you have a small sewage plant or a septic tank, by law you must ensure that your system is maintained properly and does not cause pollution.  It must comply with the ‘general binding rules’.  https://www.gov.uk/permits-you-need-for-septic-tanks.

Protect your local environment by following the rules.

Comply with the general binding rules, just follow our recommended steps below:

  • Get expert, specialist advice, call in a KEE Services engineer for an appraisal; your wastewater treatment systems should be serviced regularly and properly maintained. If it isn’t it can be a serious health hazard and pollute the local environment. Your sewage treatment system must be ‘fit-for-purpose’ and comply with industry standard EN 12566.
  • You are also at risk of prosecution if the regulations are not upheld.
  • You are limited to discharge a maximum of 2,000 litres of treated sewage per day into the ground or 5000 litres of treated sewage per day to flowing water.

If you discharge more you will need a permit.

Regularly maintaining your treatment system properly will help prevent pollution, avoid costly repair bills and minimise your energy consumption:

  • Get the sludge emptied regularly
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  • Get it serviced using a KEE engineer and fix any problems immediately
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  • Regularly check your system for any signs of pollution such as sewage smells, pools of water, sludge, foam etc. If you notice any of these issues please contact KEE to arrange a service visit.  http://www.keeservices.com/book-a-service.html.
  • Don’t flush sanitary items, nappies, ‘flushable’ wipes or similar objects down the toilet as they can block the system.
  • Don’t push fats, oils or chemicals down the drain as they kill bacteria that break-down the waste. KEE offer a biological solution to solve this problem:
    http://www.keebioguard.com/index.html.
  • Use low or no phosphate detergents, which are kinder to the environment.
  • Keep maintenance records to know when to service and empty your system.

Call KEE today on 01296 634500 for advice on a maintenance plan that ensures your system is compliant or visit:  http://www.sewage-plant-maintenance.co.uk  and arrange a call-out.

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KEE Do’s & Don’ts to extend the life of a sewage treatment plant and prevent costly maintenance costs.

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Caring for Your Sewage Treatment Plant

Regular inspections and maintenance will help ensure your plant is operating at optimum performance and will maximise the lifespan of your equipment.

Do’s

  • Follow manufacturers’ recommended doses for your water type when using household cleaning products. Soft water requires far less detergent concentration than hard water.
  • Try to use cleaning products little and often so your treatment plant is not overloaded.
  • Use liquids (not powders) in washing machines and dishwashers. Powders re-coagulate into clumps and can cause blockages.
  • Try to spread your clothes washing throughout the week.
  • Stick to the same washing, dishwasher and other cleaning products as the bacteria will work more efficiently with products it is used to treating.
  • Think before you put anything down the sink, toilet or drains.
  • Desludge your plant when required. Click HERE to view our one page KEE EXPERT guide on proficient desludging and how regularly your unit should be desludged.
  • Ensure only toilet paper is flushed down the toilet and used in normal quantities.
  • Leave your plant switched on while you are away or on holiday. Switching off your plant can cause damage to the motor and moving parts as well as kill the biomass.
  • Compost all your organic food waste or use your local council bio-degradable waste recycling service (where applicable) to dispose of organic waste. Do not flush organic waste down the sink or drain.

Don’ts

  • Don’t put sanitary towels, tampons, cotton wool or cotton wool buds, incontinence pads or any baby, cleaning or facial wipes down the toilet.
  • Don’t flush rubber products or other non-biodegradable  products down the toilet.
  • Don’t pour fat, grease or cooking oil down the sink or drains. Fats suffocate the bacteria and inhibit the biological process. Everyday products such as milk, wine or beer increase the organic load and should also not be disposed of through the wastewater system.
  • Don’t use neat disinfectant or bleach. KEE recommends that these products are only used at the minimum concentration possible, as they can restrict the biomass growth within the plant.
  • Don’t tip medicine, mouth wash or any chemicals such as photographic fluid or garden products (e.g. Insecticides, weed killers and fungicides) down the drains as they will damage the biological treatment process.
  • Don’t pour DIY products (e.g. paint, thinners, turpentine and white spirit etc.) or car fluids such as engine oil, anti-freeze, brake fluid etc. down the drains.
  • Don’t allow rainwater, groundwater or large volumes of water (such as those from a swimming pool or Jacuzzi) into the plant. Chlorine kills the bacteria and the excessive water will increase the flow rate through the plant, not allowing sufficient treatment time.
  • Don’t fit a waste disposal unit under your kitchen sink. Disposing of organic matter through the treatment system increases the organic load, creating bacterial overgrowth which will inhibit the treatment process. Only use a waste disposal unit if your plant is specifically designed to accept higher organic loads.

KEE who are a member of British Water, have a copy of their:
Code of Practice – A Guide for Users of Sewage Treatment Systems  to download as a good starting point for information.

KEE Services recommend that your Sewage Treatment Plant should be regularly serviced to avoid any serious future costly problems – contact KEE.

Request a quote for a maintenance contract or call 01296 634500

 

 

 

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KEE seeks to identify and satisfy the needs of their customers by providing quality engineered solutions priced to offer value for money. KEE has over 60 years’ experience in wastewater treatment, process engineering, servicing and operation with over 350,000 installations worldwide. 

 The technologies and services offered by the KEE Group of companies are listed below:

Design, Installation and Operation of On-Site Plants

  • Anaerobic Reactors – The KEE Group offer design, installation and operation of on-site treatment plants. Their technologies include anaerobic digestion, aerobic processes including RBC and Submerged Aerated fixed film systems, extended aeration and SBR activated sludge processes, complemented with physical and physio-chemical processes. KEE also have a team of experienced process engineers and project engineers capable of delivering solutions to suit

Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC)

  • NuDisc© Single Piece Packaged RBC Treatment Plants
  • Modular Packaged RBC Treatment Systems
  • Large Diameter RBCs for site erection

Submerged Aerated Filters (NuSAF)

  • Single piece NuSAF© Systems,
  • Modular Packaged NuSAF© Treatment Systems
  • Large NuSAF© – in on-site constructed concrete tanks

Activated Sludge Systems

  • Extended Aeration, Sequencing Batch Reactors (SBR)
  • Oxidation Ditch

Fine Bubble Aeration & Mixing Systems

  • KEE Triton Aerator/Mixer

Attached Growth Airlift Reactor (AGAR®)

  • Moving Bed Biological Reactor (MBBR)
  • Integrated Fixed Film Activated Sludge (IFAS)

Dispersed Air Flotation (DAF)

  • pre-treatment of industrial and food processing wastewater
  • KEE Microfloat® – Dispersed Air Floatation Technology,  for pre-treatment of industrial and food processing wastewater to reduce FOG, BOD, COD & SS. The KEE Microfloat system achieves the same result as conventional DAF systems without the need to use a high-pressure pump and venturi. It incorporates a system to produces extremely fine bubbles 10 to 50 micron air bubbles into the water to float the light fractions

Primary and Final Settlement Tanks

  • GRP Hopper Bottom Settlement Tanks – A range of advanced design Hopper Bottom GRP Settlement Tanks for small wastewater treatment plants.

Grease Management System – Biological Solution to Fat, Oil and Grease (FOG)

  • KEE Bio-GuardThe grease digester that’s the biological solution for the removal of Fat, Oil and Grease.

 

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For full information on KEE Technologies and Services visit the KEE Group website
or call 01296 634500

KEE Services Ltd – A BRITISH COMPANY OFFERING A COMPLETE NATIONWIDE WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE ON A LOCAL BASIS

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  • Process Review and Assessment
  • Sewage and Wastewater Management and Operation
  • Planned Preventative Maintenance
  • 24hr Emergency Call-Out
  • Tankering and Jetting Operation
  • UKAS Accredited Laboratory Effluent Testing
  • Sewage and Drainage Asset Management
  • Plant and Equipment Repair and Refurbishment
  • Installation and Commissioning
  • Forecourt Services
  • Spares and Replacement Parts
  • Commercial and Domestic Sewage Systems
  • Grease Management
  • Plant Hire and Rental

KEE Services recognises that the maintenance and operation of wastewater treatment equipment is a specialised task. With its extensive on-site servicing of all types of wastewater treatment and pumping equipment, its engineers have the knowledge necessary to protect customers’ investment and the environment.

KEE Services offers planned maintenance programmes, ranging from an annual visit to full plant operation. Its aim is to respond to all of your servicing and maintenance needs.

The KEE nationally-based Services Team of over 30 fully trained and certified British Water accredited engineers operates on both a local and regional basis to ensure a prompt and reliable service.

Management and Operation . . . a long-term commitment to you
All mechanical and electrical systems require regular maintenance to ensure a long, trouble-free and cost-effective operational life. Regular servicing can prevent the occurrence of costly problems.

  • KEE Services Ltd offers maintenance, operation and breakdown services for all types of treatment plant and pumping equipment, from all manufacturers.
  • KEE technicians are trained in long-term servicing and are currently maintaining over 8,000 installations within the UK.
  • Sound mechanical and electrical experience, combined with application knowledge, means they can identify problems early on and recommend the best solutions.

24hr Emergency Call-Out . . . a national company with local knowledge
KEE’s nationwide team of technicians operates on a local basis, so that wherever you are in the country, you can be assured of prompt service. Because they work in specific regions, KEE’s technicians have a good understanding of the conditions and legislations in your particular area.

A central call centre is staffed by people who are trained to understand the common problems you may experience and give you advice. From here, the nearest available technician can be contacted, thereby making the most of the extensive resources to solve your problems quickly.

Preventative Maintenance . . . a tailored approach
Focusing on your particular issues, KEE can help prevent potential problems, before they become costly or hazardous situations. From installation of the most appropriate equipment to routine inspections and maintenance, different clients have different needs. However, the aim is always the same – to provide you with competent support for the long-term management of wastewater.

Service, Maintenance and Operations
The KEE service package comprises a complete range of options, from servicing and repairs through to regular maintenance and full plant operation.

Site Assessment
KEE technicians can assess your site if it is not linked to mains drainage and can recommend the most appropriate and effective systems to suit the local ground conditions.

When considering the purchase of a new house, office or industrial unit, KEE can assess the local ground and offer options for the discharge of the wastewater.

Installations and Commissioning
KEE technicians can supervise the installation of your equipment, to make sure it is completed effectively. Correct installation will help avoid problems and unforeseen future costs.

Forecourt Services
From installation and commission of oil level and fuel tank alarms to servicing and routine operation checks, KEE has SPA trained technicians who can provide you with a complete service. They can also carry out routine checks on coalescer and closure devices on Class 1 and 2 separators.

Service and Maintenance Contracts
Routine visits will help keep your equipment in the best order and KEE has a range of contracts to choose from. As well as servicing its own systems, its technicians are trained to maintain those of other manufacturers, giving you a comprehensive service.

Refurbishment and Upgrades
As your needs change, KEE is on hand to offer advice on how to refurbish or upgrade existing equipment to meet those needs, from minor improvements to enhance the functioning of a plant, the addition of extra units, catering for expansion or to provide a higher quality of effluent.

Sludge Tankering and Jetting services
Residential or commercial, customers can save time and money by having KEE Services de-sludge and service your treatment plant.

Plant Hire and Rental
KEE offers one of the largest ranges of Process Equipment, Plant and Technologies for hire in the industry, available to the domestic, industrial and civil engineering markets

Grease Management

  • KEE Class 1 and Class 2 grease separator for physical solids and grease removal.
  • KEE Bio-Guard – for Biological Solution to Fat, Oil and Grease.

Total Management
KEE can offer a bespoke service package, tailored to individual requirements. Its total support means that you can expect peace of mind, knowing that it is working to protect your equipment and your environment.   Whether a single or multi-site operation anywhere in the UK, KEE can design a package to best suit your requirements, including routine inspections, maintenance, operation, emergency call-out services and supply of spares.

For full details of KEE Services visit their website.

KEE BIO-GUARD – THE BIOLOGICAL SOLUTION AGAINST FAT, OIL AND GREASE – THAT CLEARLY PROVIDES BETTER RESULTS – 15% off all new orders

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KEE provide an extremely cost competitive dosing liquid for the Grease Digester Bio-Guard system, which is compatible with all other manufacturers FOG system equipment.

Contact KEE today on
01296 634500
to arrange for a free no obligation quotation to resolve your fat, oil and grease issue.

Busy kitchen environments regularly suffer from the unnecessary build up of fats and grease due to food preparation and dish washing.

When left untreated on a regular basis, the build up of fats and grease can result in many common problems such as;

  • Frequent emptying of fat traps.
  • Hygiene concerns.
  • Unpleasant odours.
  • Emergency rodding.
  • Unnecessary and expensive emergency call out charges.
  • Disruptions to services from blocked drains.
  • Damage from flooding as a result of blocked drains.
  • Lost revenue.

The Permanent Solution.
The KEE Bio-Guard technology provides a simple and permanent, long lasting solution to the unwanted build up of fat and grease in the drains, thereby reducing the associated risks of blocked drains in the food preparation and cooking areas.

KEE Bio-Guard benefits:

  • Free running drains.
  • Conformity with effluent treatment regulations.
  • An environmentally friendly response to a pollution problem.
  • Automatic dosing avoiding human error.
  • Control of operational costs.
  • Peace of mind.

The automatic dosing system is normally wall mounted with the reservoir of liquid stored at ground level and regularly provides an accurate dose of the liquid biological solution containing micro-organisms specially selected to degrade fat, oil and grease in fat traps and drain lines.

Cost Effective Technology.
The KEE Bio-Guard technology is very cost effective both from a capital and operational aspect when compared to other similar systems currently on the market. This cost effectiveness is without compromising the overall system efficacy and operation.

Ease of Installation.
Installation is very simple. For the operation of the KEE Bio-Guard system, a 240 Volt single-phase non-switchable fused spur local to the system is required.

For full information on the KEE Bio-Guard visit:
http://www.keebioguard.com/

For full information on KEE Technologies and Services visit:
http://www.keegroup.co.uk