b'Pump Station Servicing Pipework DescalingPump stations tend to be found in lowThis is usually a bigger problem in hard lying areas, where the drains have run outwater areas than in soft, but often scale can of sufficient gradient for gravity to havebe linked back to the use of urinals. This an effect and work by pumping effluenttype of job takes place further upstream upwards to the main sewer line. If a waterthan typical drain work, and is more authoritys pump station overflows, itsclosely linked to plumbing pipework, but classed as a pollution incident but theif not monitored can go on to affect your same isnt said for pump stations in placedrains. Plus, youll experience problems on manufacturing sites. More than 75%with smells, blockages and flooding if the of respondents in our research say theyscale becomes a serious issue. We suggest dont get their pump stations serviced atconducting descaling every six months as least once every six months. If theyre notpart of a PPM schedule - currently only maintained, and an issue does arise, it can27% of respondents conduct six monthly be expensive and cause water to overflowdescaling.resulting in full site closure. Preventing this through regular servicing is essential.'