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Adding or modifying a bathroom, kitchen or laundry may require new waste pipe connections to a soil stack. This guide will tell you what you need to know.

A silt trap can drastically extend the life of a drainage soakaway. What is a silt trap, why might you need one and how do you install and maintain it?

Top scientists and engineers in the UK have raised alarm over the presence of human faeces in rivers, which poses significant risks to public health and the environment.

Installing a soil pipe is a job best left to professionals, but if you want to try it yourself, this guide may help.

Drain gullies are a key feature of drainage systems on roads, sewers and wastewater systems. Let’s look into the various drain gully types and how they work.

Modern PVC plastic soil pipe systems feature either push-fit or solvent-weld connections. What are the differences and benefits?

Rainwater harvesting is becoming increasingly popular for domestic, commercial and agricultural use. What is it, why is it important and how is it used?

While soil and waste pipe systems perform a similar task – removing the water from toilets, baths, showers, sinks and washing machines from a property – there are important differences between them.

Rainwater harvesting systems conserve resources and reduce water bills, but what storage tank size do you need? We show you how to estimate your needs.

Not all properties can be connected to a main sewer and require an off-main alternative: we look at the options for managing waste and foul water.

Rainwater harvesting is emerging as the solution to reducing water consumption, harnessing valuable resources and saving money. We investigate the benefits.

Channel drains are one of the best solutions to the nuisance, danger and long-term consequences of poorly drained parking, loading and forecourt areas.

The latest edition of our sought-after drainage product guide and brochure has arrived from the printers. Get your copy while it is still hot off the press!

Sewage treatment plants provide efficient and environmentally friendly sewage management for properties that don’t or cannot be connected to a main sewer.

Rainwater runoff from roads is contaminating waterways with a cocktail of pollutants. More needs to be done to monitor and mitigate its environmental impact.

Big box stores like B&Q and Wickes, retailers like Screwfix and Toolstation, or a specialist drainage supplier such as Drainfast? We make the comparison.