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A week in the life of a WCI Service Engineer
Not all heroes wear capes…sometimes a set of WCI overalls will do the job. Our service department is at the heart of WCI, the glue that holds us together if you like. A small but highly skilled team providing round the clock support to our customers, commissioning new...
Could your house extension overload your existing drainage system?
Extending your home offers a way to grow your living space and potentially increase your property’s value. But an extension, like any other build, must be designed for drainage first and foremost. So, what do you need to consider before you start construction? We’ll...
A Day in the Life of a WCI Project Engineer
Ever wondered what it may be like to work as a WCI Project Engineer? Do our staff really spend their days elbow deep in muck? Being an engineer means there is no such thing as a typical day. Each day varies depending on the project you’re working on, the team you’re...
Project Engineers Awarded Site Safety Plus Certification
Last month two of our project engineers, Mark and Phil, successfully passed their CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme, earning them a five-year Site Safety Plus certification. Considered the gold standard in Site Manager's Safety Training, the CITB course...
Celebrating 41 years of WCI: A Journey of Growth and Innovation
As we celebrate our 41st anniversary, we find ourselves reflecting on the incredible journey that has brought us to this point. When we first opened our doors four decades ago, we were a small team working as an Entec Rep and drawing on our years of overseas work in...
Full Planning Permission Achieved for Somerset Developments Through WCI’s Phosphate Mitigation
It’s been an especially busy few months at WCI following a landmark agreement with Somerset Council to use free septic tank upgrades as phosphate credits. After months of negotiations, we are now installing state-of-the-art sewage treatment plants in the River Tone,...
Are Septic Tanks Legal? Debunking Myths and Understanding the Regulations
When it comes to managing domestic wastewater, septic tanks often get a bad rap. Frequently portrayed as outdated or problematic, the reality is that septic tanks are a legal and viable alternative to sewage treatment plants. However, their installation and...
Top 5 reasons your sewage treatment plant needs servicing
If your drainage is working correctly, you need not give it a second thought and that’s exactly as it should be. Neglect it altogether, however, and your drainage will certainly become a talking point. Regular maintenance is essential for sewage treatment plants. It...
Who Should Pay for the Septic Tank Compliance Survey?
One question we get asked weekly is ‘I am buying a house with a septic tank. Whose responsibility is it to prove that the system is compliant to the General Binding Rules?’ Unfortunately, this is not a cut and dried answer. The Environment Agency General Binding Rules...
Somerset Council Signs Landmark Agreement with WCI Group Unlocking Planning Approval for Hundreds of New Homes
WCI Group to upgrade septic tanks for free in phosphate mitigation scheme. Somerset Council has signed a landmark agreement with WCI Group, a local water and wastewater engineering firm, which allows free septic tanks replacements to be efficiently used as phosphate...
Top five reasons for drainage field/ soakaway failure?
With one of the mildest and wettest winters on record and groundwater levels extremely high, it’s perhaps no surprise that we’re dealing with an increase in soakaway and drainage field failures. If your property relies on disposal of your treated wastewater (post your...
Why should I service my sewage treatment plant?
I often find myself being asked ‘why should I service my sewage treatment plant?’. My response is always the same. Do you MOT your car and service your boiler annually? The answer is usually a resounding yes. Well then why would you not service your sewage treatment...
Buying A Property With Private Drainage
If you're in the process of purchasing a property with private drainage, it's essential to be well-informed about the legal requirements and the information the seller is obligated to provide. The Environment Agency's General Binding Rules outline specific...
The Future of Nutrient Neutrality
The Government has announced plans to scrap nutrient neutrality requirements for new housing developments (find out more here). The Government's proposal to eliminate nutrient neutrality requirements for new housing projects has stirred up a mixture of anticipation...
WCI Group Ltd – New Branding for a Changing World
WCI is delighted to share with you our new branding which solidifies 35 years of professional engineering services while demonstrating our passion for designing and implementing progressive solutions for ever-changing client needs. New Branding for a...
WCI staff training picks up a gear
We all know the importance of Continued Professional Development CPD. CPD ensures that WCI staff knowledge stays relevant and up-to-date which in turn means WCI can continue to deliver a professional service to our clients. As staff ‘tickets’ expire or extra...
The importance of using a registered waste carrier exposed
The Environment Agency’s General Binding Rules states that ‘you must get the sludge that builds up in your septic tank or sewage treatment plant removed (desludged) before it exceeds the maximum capacity. As a minimum, you should have your treatment system desludged...
From Somerset to the Ukraine
WCI are proudly doing our little bit to support the people of Ukraine. When approached by local builder Kris for support in filling a large van with food and supplies for refugees entering Poland, WCI jumped at the chance. In 12 short hours, WCI raised an...
Working at WCI can be special when… working at Exxon Mobil
My entry for this month’s special or not comes from my recent work at the Esso fuel terminal at Avonmouth. It’s a fairly large site and as you’ll know from Puma, getting on to these sites and actually getting some work done can be tricky and time consuming. You...
Working at WCI can be special when… working at a historic convent
Its not often that we get work in such hallowed halls as St Francis. Posbury House was the home to an Anglican Franciscan nunnery known as The Community of the Franciscan Servants of Jesus & Mary founded in Stepney, London, in 1935 by Grace Emily Costin who took...