The Alternative to Using Penstock Valves.
For many years, penstock valves have been widely used as a method of controlling flow within drainage systems. However, as environmental risks and regulatory expectations evolve, there is increasing demand for faster, more reliable pollution containment solutions. Today, automated containment systems such as ToggleBlok® are providing a modern alternative — designed specifically to address the […]
10 ways to save money on water pollution prevention.
As we all prepare to get back to work we are aware that the water pollution prevention systems that you implement have to be more cost effective and less disruptive than ever. This is the first of ten posts that will demonstrate the ten ways that Penstock Solutions could be saving you time, money and […]
What does COVID-19 teach us about the way we have been living?
What does COVID-19 teach us about the way we have been living? The way we have been living with travel, food and entertainment and anything else that our hearts desire available to the vast majority of us at will has now come to an abrupt halt in almost every developed country in the world. The […]
Are we getting better at water pollution prevention?
Are we getting better at water pollution prevention? Before I get started I should probably qualify the “we” in this question, there are clearly several “we’s” that we could be referring to. There is the “we” which is myself and the team at Sandfield Penstock Solutions, there is the “we” that is Industry, the “we” […]
Why we should all be concerned about water pollution.
Is it too obvious to state that all human life, all life, depends on clean water? Because water covers 70% of the planet, you would be forgiven for thinking that there will always be enough of it. The issue is that freshwater, the water we drink, clean ourselves with and, irrigate our farms with, is […]
Environment Agency budget cuts, a flurry of industrial fires and chemical spills plus more
Environment Agency budget cuts, a flurry of industrial fires and more Right now the Environment Agency is pulling out all the stops, working day and night to help people across the country affected by flooding. Every year we seem to be seeing more floods in Britain, and the biggest culprit is, of course, climate change. […]
Illegal waste special – Massive fines for non-compliant businesses
Illegal waste special – Massive fines for non-compliant businesses Sometimes there’s a flurry of water pollution incidents and court cases to report on. Sometimes the news from our world focuses on industrial pollution. This time around there’s been a string of illegal waste prosecutions, delivering justice to business owners who think it’s okay to flout […]
What is Spill Control?
Everything you need to know about Spill Control  in under eight minutes. If you prefer to read the transcript is below. What is spill control? Hello, my name’s David Cole and I’m technical director at Sandfield Penstock Solutions and today I’m going to talk about spill control. So, spill control really is how you control […]
What is firewater containment?
Everything you need to know about firewater containment  in under seven and a half minutes. If you prefer to read the transcript is below. What is Firewater Containment? (Transcription) Hello, my name is David Cole and I’m technical director of Sandfield Penstock Solutions and to day I’m gonna talk to you today about Firewater Containment. […]
The polluter pays, chemical spills, massive fines and lithium battery recycling
Polluters pay, chemical spills, huge fines and lithium battery recycling. When a factory suffers two nasty incidents in just a few months, you have to ask what they’re doing wrong.. and what they’re doing to put it right. Lithium battery waste fires might soon be a thing of the past. And it looks like today’s […]
