Benefits of the Envirovalve Unit

Can be simply retro-fitted

1. Cost effective value

• Costs less than traditional mechanical gate and penstock valves
• Simple low-cost installation, no civil work required
• Power requirement: low-solar; battery; mains
• Prevent prosecution

2. Easy to use

• Four activation methods
  • manual - push button
  • remotely - by radio control or mobile phone
  • fire alarm systems - prevent firewater runoff
  • oil, pH, COD, turbidity monitor - don't go over your discharge consent

3. Meets EA guidelines

• Above ground oil storage tanks: PPG2 Section 7 - dealing with spillages: "if a spill should occur, immediate action should be taken to contain the oil (or chemical) to prevent it entering any drains or watercourses"
• Under the Anti-Pollution Works Regulations 1999: Any person knowingly causing or permitting pollution (or its likelihood) to controlled waters may be required to carry out various works including clean up.  This can often lead to remediation costs vastly in excess of any fines imposed.
• Preventing pollution on industrial sites: PPG11 Section 5 - Surface Water Drainage.  A cut-off valve on the drainage system provides improved security if used to isolate designated risk areas.
• Under the Water Industry Act 1991: - It is an offence to release any material to foul drains without specific formal consent from the relevant sewage undertaker.

4. Versatile

• Use in emergency or as part of day-to-day operations during deliveries
• Use in all types of drain and sizes 4" to 48"
• Broad chemical compatibility

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