Drainage: the need for inspection
January 1st 2008 The outbreak of foot and
mouth at Pirbright last year
highlighted the role of
effluent management in
biosecurity. It also illustrated
the risks to industry and the
public sector that a lack of
attention to drainage can
bring, including the
potential for disaster and
prosecution of managers.
Dyno-Rod reports a rise
in calls from businesses
worried about risks of
similar leaks and uncertain
of their legal liabilities.
Dyno-Rod provided
support to the HSE-led
investigation of the Pirbright
drainage system and is
using the case to draw
attention to the need for
regular checks and
inspections of drainage
systems at all sites.
The company points out
that owners and operators
of premises having
drainage and effluent
facilities have legal
responsibilities.
These include: Having a
full, up-to-date drainage site
plan, knowledge of where
and into which systems
storm water and foul water
run, and having an
inspection regime or
planned maintenance
programme and being able
to demonstrate that the
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