The UK weather, particularly in the Northwest region, is the most unpredictable as to what you will see from one day to the next. You name it, we will see it: freezing winters, heavy rainfall, heatwaves out of nowhere – and each plays havoc with our drainage systems if you let them.
Do you know how the adverse weather is affecting your drains from unblocking and the health of your pipe system? Whether you work in construction or are just curious about your drainage system at home, understanding how your drains work in these situations will help prevent water damage and maintain a safe environment.
Heavy Rainfall
Heavy rain is the most obvious condition affecting your drainage system and present the most damage. With the summer coming to a close, the UK tradition of rainfall leading into the Autumn will increase.
That is partly down to climate change conditions, and the Northwest has one of the best public drain systems in the country, yet the rainfall will meet with the falling leaves that clog up your gutters, leading to sometimes severe flooding. The clogging can also happen to the public sewers, and you will notice streets becoming flooded. It is essential to keep your drains flowing away from the excess rainwater, along with your wastewater, by keeping your gutters and drains clear of debris.
Drain Blockage
Along with heavy rainfall, the Northwest experiences some of the harshest winds through the year. That means more debris, mud, leaves, branches, and other items blown into our drains.
Naturally, these will prevent the proper flow of drainage water and combine into a mass in your piping that can result in full blockage from the public sewer destination. It will start with slow-draining water, then become backed-up drainage that leads to flooding.
Flooding
We have all seen the news headlines when we experience major flooring and the disruption that it causes. While your sewers will not be as drastic as a flash flood, overflow of wastewater from your drains can lead to serious harm to animals, structural damage to your foundations, and pollution that spreads disease.
Your interior and external drains need to be kept constantly maintained so that your system can handle these adverse weather conditions in the northwest. At Blocked Drains Northwest, our skilled Manchester drainage technicians offer regular drainage inspection and maintenance services, and CCTV drainage surveys to keep your system obstruction free.
Contact our team today to reinforce your drainage systems against the UK weather.