Ensure your drainage system can weather the storm

Spare a thought for the humble drain. As essential as they are to the harmonious operation of any site, drainage systems rarely draw much attention, neglected for large parts of the year. As the nights draw in and the weather turns, however, drains will be expected to step up to their frontline position in preventing unwanted pollutants from escaping into the local watercourse. At this time of year, such risks are amplified in line with the increased threat of storm flooding throughout autumn and winter. In 2020, a number of high-profile names, including Ciara, Dennis and Jorge, hit the headlines to remind us of the potential for these weather events to cause widespread – and costly - disruption.