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Water utilities
Our client had already established a strong track record on pollution prevention. As the only UK water provider with a regular syphon cleaning plan, they recognised the pivotal link between critical asset maintenance and water quality, customer confidence, and environmental compliance.
The industry leader partnered with us to implement an estate-wide programme of syphon cleaning, monitoring, and maintenance to stay a step ahead of network performance issues – and avoid the catastrophic costs of a worst-case scenario.
Syphons are make-or-break elements of a water company’s infrastructure. Usually running under rivers, railways, and roads, they present complex access and servicing challenges.
Blockages can restrict a pipe’s hydraulic capacity, reducing throughput and placing additional pressure on combined sewage overflows (CSOs).
Ultimately, syphon failure can cause extensive environmental and reputational damage, so investing in routine clearance can prevent massive expenditure down the line – from dredging rivers to fix damaged pipes, to containing large-scale sewage releases.
Even as part of a rolling maintenance programme, every project begins with a comprehensive asset inspection to evaluate syphon condition, access points, and potential risks.
Depending on site structure and pipe depth, specialist crews – trained in supervising and carrying out high-risk, confined space entry operations – then determine the ideal isolation, drainage, and cleaning techniques for the job.
To deliver maximum productivity and clearance, we use an effective combination of leading-edge recyclers and deep suction vehicles from our nationwide fleet. Large-scale blockages are treated with our efficient recyclers, which re-use the water for jet cleaning.
Tailored cleaning programmes for every site continue to extend capacity and minimise pollution risks across our client’s entire estate.
Through routine, fixed-cost syphon cleaning and maintenance, our customer is investing in the future of their network – and preventing the far reaching costs of critical asset failure.
Our targeted syphon maintenance programme delivers repairs, monitoring and cleaning at any interval (12 months to 10 years), depending on site history and current conditions.
In addition to draining pipes and clearing debris to maximise flow capacity, our expert engineers pinpoint emerging network vulnerabilities – from cracks, observations, and structural problems to potential sewage leaks and pollution hazards.
Recent benefits include:
Cost of sewer and infrastructure replacement
Typical syphon maintenance and cleaning fee
Potential savings from scheduled preventative maintenance
Added to pipework life following lining repairs
Improvement in sewer capacity
Find out how Adler and Allan reduce your risk and support you on your journey to Net-Zero through the management and maintenance of assets.