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Becoming Water Wise

4th July 2018

Becoming Water Wise

As we continue to enjoy the beautiful summer, thoughts often turn to whether there will be a water shortage and indeed a hose pipe ban across our region. Well the current information is looking good, and a hosepipe ban is unlikely (famous last words) http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/anglian-water-hosepipe-ban-suffolk-essex-1-5585861

We all know that saving water is good,  good for our household bills and also good for the environment. According to Anglian Water, here in the East we are below average on our water consumption at an average of 133 litres per day, the average consumption being 140-145 litre's a day.

Here are some wise words from Anglian Water about how to stay cool and save water during the summer https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/environment/how-you-can-help/using-water-wisely/summer-waterwise-tips.aspx

Top Tip: There is a scheme in place where you can top up your water bottle for free! All you need is the app to show the locations of the participating venues.https://www.refill.org.uk/get-the-refill-app/

So what else can your property benefit from whilst its so dry?

It is a good time of year to spruce up your guttering, checking for blockages caused by a build up of debris, repair leaking taps and check internal pipework too. Then outside the property its good to get your drainage system checked for damage. Tree roots will naturally grow towards a source of water. When water runs through a pipe, vapour escapes to the nearest cool soil surrounding the pipe. The vapour usually escapes from the pipe due to a crack or fracture in the pipeline, then the roots will grow towards the vapour. Once this has been established, the roots will then begin to grow inside the pipe. This will then decrease the amount of carrying capacity in the drains, putting pressure on the whole system, compromising the efficiency too. You may even experience other signs such as nasty smells, and poor flow or a change in your bills. If you suspect roots have caused damage to your pipes. We can send one of our qualified, experienced and friendly engineers to carry out a CCTV Survey.

CCTV Drain Surveys and Sewer Inspection

  • iTouch Live CCTV inspection – Using iTouch Live, the data collected from site is streamed in real time for processing. In most cases, your inspection report has already progressed to the next step before our engineer has finished packing up his tools. With geography no longer a factor, our team of technical support managers are also able to provide instant technical assistance ensuring that even the most complex of cases is analysed efficiently. All of this means that we are able to conclude each of our inspection reports far more quickly than before, allowing us to closely evaluate the problem and report back to you on the most effective solutions to your problem. Each report can be delivered instantly through our live web portal, or should you prefer, we can still place a printed copy and a DVD in the post to you.

If further works is required following a CCTV survey, we can offer a selection of repair methods depending on the situation, such as No-Dig and Trenchless Repairs, Localised Structural Repairs (LSR's) and traditional methods such as excavation. Further information regarding our services can be found here:- https://www.metrorod.co.uk/services/

Further Information

If you would like to find out more, head to and give your local office a call or an email and they will be happy to discuss the needs of your site. We are always happy to arrange a free site assessment and no obligation quotations for any work you might need. Alternatively you can call our emergency helpline on 0800 66 88 00.

Why choose Metro Rod?

As well as being Market leaders and industry experts, at Metro Rod we are committed to providing our customers with a first-class service. By investing in innovative technologies such as iTouch Live CCTV inspection, we are able to maintain the high standards of service which we are known for, but in a much quicker and more efficient way than ever before.

We are also the first national drainage company to roll out the iTouch technology, where we are able to deliver a CCTV inspection report to you and you can view in ‘real time’.

More Information

If you would like to find out more, please contact 01508 535127  or email Angie-metrorod@btconnect.com. We are always happy to arrange a free site assessment and no obligation quotations for any work you might need. Alternatively you can call our emergency helpline on 0800 66 88 00 which is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

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We are always happy to arrange a free site assessment and no obligation quotations for any work you might need. Alternatively, you can call our emergency hotline number on 0800 66 88 00

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