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SPEL WRc Approved Packaged Pumping Stations: 30 Year Warranty
SPEL Packaged Pumping Stations – WRc Approved Tested for the ultimate and reliable performance with 30 year Warranty Haskayne WWTW
SPEL StormCheck®: The Off-Site Flow Control Solution for SuDS Compliance
Surface water management is no longer just about moving water, it’s about doing it safely, sustainably, and cost-effectively. With stricter regulations and the growing need for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS),
UK High Court Ruling: Chicken Manure Now Classified as ‘Waste’
What Does This Mean for Intensive Poultry Farms? In a landmark decision, the UK High Court has recently classified chicken manure as ‘waste’ under environmental legislation. This change brings significant

New Non-Statutory SuDS Standards for England – what can they deliver for water quality in England?
In June, we saw the publication of the new, Non-Statutory National Standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). These new standards are intended to help developers and their consultants to design,
Where Can I Use a Hydrodynamic Vortex Separator?
Hydrodynamic vortex separators are well-known worldwide as effective stormwater treatment devices, particularly for removing silts and sediment. In this article, we will use the SPEL Smartceptor to discuss where hydrodynamic
Schedule 3 & Good SuDS Systems
Understanding Schedule 3 Schedule 3 is the buzzword in the water and drainage industry but what will it do and how well do we understand it? In simple terms, Schedule
Rainwater Harvesting With SPEL RainSave
Rainwater harvesting is simply the collection of rainwater from cleaner surfaces to then be stored for reuse. When it rains, water runs off roof areas, into a drain, and
Why Maintenance Is Essential For Your SPEL Asset
As the focus on water quality in our rivers lakes and oceans increases, pollution incidents have become environmentally unacceptable, with clean-up costs and fines running into hundreds of thousands of
SPEL, Proud Supporters Of susdrain (SuDS)
Created by CIRIA, susdrain are an independent and authoritative platform for those involved in delivering sustainable drainage (SuDS). With the demand for SuDS now greater than ever before, susdrain provides
Surface Water Runoff & SuDS
The above picture taken this month is starkly telling us hydrocarbons are still an enormous threat to our environment. The British Water Code of Practice for Manufactured Treatment Devices Designed