Water Quality Targets. Don’t believe the hype!
Comments on the DEFRA publication ‘Water targets Detailed Evidence report’ published on 06 May 2022 Comments by Jo Bradley, Stormwater Shepherds UK, Director of Operations
20/07/2022
Category: Blogs & Newsletters
This is drainage
#ThisIsDrainage A recent LinkedIn campaign sought to highlight the benefits and beauty that can be found in sustainable drainage systems or SuDS to try to
10/05/2022
The Impact of Stormwater – Car Emissions
Car emissions are not limited to exhaust fumes that contribute to air pollution. They can also leak automotive fluid and release heavy metals that can
25/04/2022
The Impact of Stormwater – Chemicals
Commercial chemicals, particularly those designed to kill weeds and bugs often don’t discriminate. Finding their way into our water networks through absorption and runoff, they
25/04/2022
The Impact of Stormwater – Plastic Pollution
8 million tonnes of plastic pollution enter our waterways and oceans each year, and stormwater conveys approximately 80% of this plastic waste. At this current rate
25/04/2022
The Impact of Stormwater – Organic Matter
Heavy rains can pick up leaves, grass clippings, animal droppings, and other seemingly harmless decaying organic matter and push into our waterways through the stormwater
25/04/2022
The Impact of Stormwater – Tyre Rubber
Unbeknownst to many, tyre wear and tear is a major source of microplastic pollution. It’s been estimated that pollution from tyre wear is 1,000 times
25/04/2022
The Impact of Stormwater – Sediment
Sediment pollution is a major challenge in stormwater quality control. Increased urban development coupled with poor stormwater management practices makes the problem worse. Sediment polluted
25/04/2022
Deadliest plastics: bags and packaging biggest marine life killers, study finds
PUBLICATION INFORMATION Graham Readfearn, The Guardian Wide-ranging review finds whales, dolphins, turtles and seabirds at mortal risk from marine debris Plastic bags and flexible packaging
25/04/2022
Top 4 Eco-Friendly Alternatives For Disposable Plastic Water Bottles
Originally appeared on Softening Water Plastic is the all-time material used for storing and transporting foods, drinks, and water. It is loved for its lightweight
25/04/2022