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SEWER EXTENSIONS PLANNED AS PART OF SCHOOL REDEVELOPMENT
Guernsey Wastewater will be installing lengths of new sewer main in the Rue des Deslisles as part of the redevelopment works for Les Beaucamps School.
The project at Rue des Deslisles, which begins on 24th July and will also include the Ruette des Deslisles, will involve the installation of 350m of 225mm-diameter foul drainage main which will enable the school and other properties on the road to connect to the main drain.
To read the media release in full, please click here.
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU PUT DOWN THE DRAINS!
Islanders are being advising to be careful what they dispose of down their drains, as they could be causing sewer blockages which could have severe consequences.
Guernsey Wastewater is warning islanders that the disposal of fats, greases and oils from cooking, and sanitary items such as baby wipes and cotton buds down the sink or toilet can cause sewers to block and pumps to fail, which could potentially lead to sewage leaks on the public highway, or at worse in people’s homes.
To read the full media release, please click here.
SAVING WATER STICKERS
Guernsey Water has created a new 'saving water sticker', designed to be attached next to water fixtures in bathrooms and kitchens. The sticker has the message 'Water is precious, please do not waste it' translated into a number of different languages.
The creation of the sticker is part of Guernsey Water's ongoing drive to educate people as to the importance of water, and to use it wisely.
If you would like some of these stickers, please contact us.
WATER SAVING WEEK
Guernsey Water is pleased to support Water Saving Week 2010, which runs from 12th -18th June 2010 and focuses on customers saving water and seeing a reduction in their energy bills.
Water Saving Week 2010, which is a DEFRA-backed nationwide campaign, highlights awareness of water waste in the home, at work and at school. Now in its second year, the theme of Water Saving Week is: ‘3 reasons to save water - Save Energy, Save Money, Be Green’.
To read the full media release, click here.
WATER MANAGEMENT PLANS
Guernsey Water has put together a Water Management Plan guidance pack, which will allow schools and businesses in the Island to make a few small changes to their water usage and enjoy much cheaper bills!
To see the full press release, please click here.
To download the Water Management Plan guidance pack for schools, please click here.
To download the Water Management Plan guidance pack for businesses, please click here.
OIL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES RELEASED
Guernsey Water and the Environment Department have collaborated in putting together a set of guidelines for the safe installation of tanks, boilers and pipes intended to hold, carry or convey oil.
The document has been produced to give guidance to plumbers and the general public so as to minimise the risk of pollution to the Island’s public water supplies as required under the prevention of pollution legislation, and to give guidance as to the requirements under current building regulations.
To see the full media release, please click here.
To download the oil installation guidelines in full, please click here.
WATER CATCHMENT AREA IS EXTENDED
Construction of a new water pumping station at Les Arquets in St Peters has enabled Guernsey Water to extend the catchment area there.
As of 5th May, water from streams in the area will be collected in the catchment area and pumped into storage by the new pumping station.
To read the full media release, please click here. To see a diagram of the catchment area extension, please click here.
GUERNSEY WATER ENJOYS ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR
Guernsey Water has released its 2009 Annual Report, which highlights the many successes of that 12-month period. Headlines include the highest recorded water quality figure of 99.86%, very low leakage and watermain burst levels and strong water storage figures.
The main projects of the year saw the commissioning of a new state-of-the-art water treatment plant at Longue Hougue and the sliplining of a distribution main between Les Huriaux in St Martins and the Frie Plaidy service reservoir.
Click here to download a copy of Guernsey Water's 2009 Annual Report.
ST ANDREWS DEPOT CONTRACT AWARDED TO CHARLES LE QUESNE
The Public Services Department announces that it has awarded the contract to build Guernsey Water’s new depot at the St Andrews Reservoir site to Charles Le Quesne Guernsey Ltd.
Five contractors submitted bids to carry out the works which include workshops and storage together with associated offices.
Please click here to read the full media release.
GUERNSEY WATER CONTINUES TO SUPPORT TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Guernsey Water has renewed its commitment to supporting training opportunities for the local community in 2010 by welcoming a number of work experience and management shadowing students to the business.
To see the media release in its entirety, please click here.
WHY TAP WATER IS GOOD FOR YOU LEAFLET
Guernsey Water has put together a leaflet outlining the benefits of drinking water for both physical and mental health. The leaflet also explains the advantages that tap water has over bottled water, and how Guernsey's water is treated to make sure it is of the highest possible quality.
Click here to download a copy of the leaflet, or you can contact us to request a hard-copy of the leaflet.
DRAIN RAINWATER FROM OIL CATCHMENT PITS
Guernsey Water is reminding customers with domestic oil tanks to make sure that rainwater is drained from the catchment pits on a regular basis.
Catchment pits are a legal requirement for all single skinned oil tanks, and it is vital that suitable steps are taken to ensure that the effective capacity of the pit is not reduced by the accumulation of rainwater, as this could result in oil spillages which are detrimental to the environment.
To read the full media release click here.
GUERNSEY WATER AT THE CAREERS SHOW
Despite the cancellation of the Careers Show, Guernsey Water will still be represented at the show when it is rescheduled in February/March at Beau Sejour Leisure Centre. We will be part of the Public Services Department's stand within the States of Guernsey 'village'.
Come and see us to find out a bit more about what Guernsey Water and the Public Services Department do - there will be leaflets and handouts available.
WRAP UP YOUR PIPES
Guernsey Water is advising customers to wrap up the pipework in their property in order to prevent leaks and bursts during the cold winter weather. With temperatures dropping throughout the UK, and snow beginning to fall in some areas, Andrew Redhead, director of water services, gave this advice:
“We always advise customers to use lagging on internal and external pipework and taps in order to prevent any cold-related problems. Even wrapping a towel or rag around a garden tap will go some way to preventing the water freezing and expanding."
To read the full media release, click here.
2010 WATER CHARGES RELEASED
Guernsey Water has released details of the water charges for 2010. The standing charge for both metered and unmetered customers has been reduced, while the unit charges have increased slightly.
The reduction in the standing charge will allow customers on a meter to have more control over their water bill - the less water they use, the lower their bill will be.
The water charges information sheet for 2010 can be downloaded here.
WATERMAIN REHABILITATION WORKS TO FINISH EARLY
Guernsey Water's sliplining project from Les Huriaux in St Andrew to the Frie Plaidy service reservoir in Castel is running well ahead of schedule, and is expected to be completed by Christmas.
The works were originally set to run to 4th April 2010, but due to favourable site conditions and the excellent work of both staff and contractors the work has progressed quicker than anticipated.
You can download the original Les Huriaux media release by clicking here.
GUERNSEY UTILITIES JOIN FOR THE GOOD OF THE COMMUNITY
Guernsey’s utility companies are meeting up on a regular basis as the Guernsey Joint Utilities Group (GJUG) to decide how they can help each other to provide better service to islanders. Representatives will be getting together to discuss issues such as planning and coordination, sharing of resources, training, health and safety and emergency contact details.
For more information, you can download the full GJUG release here.
SPREAD YOUR PAYMENTS WITH MONTHLY DIRECT DEBIT
Guernsey Water customers can spread the cost of their quarterly bills by signing up for a monthly Direct Debit agreement. Please click here to download an application form, print and complete, then return it to us at our South Esplanade office. If you are not already on Direct Debit and wish to sign up for monthly payments, please ensure that you have no outstanding balance on your water account. If you still owe money to Guernsey Water from a previous bill, then please send in a cheque to cover this with your application form.
GUERNSEY WATER AT THE HEALTHY HEARTS CONVENTION
Guernsey Water took part in the Healthy Hearts Convention at Beau Sejour in 2009. For our stall, we created two posters which may be of interest to schools, workplaces and customers in general.
Please go to our Resources section for more information.
GUERNSEY WATER COMPLETE LATEST BUSINESS PLAN
Guernsey Water has finished work on their latest major revision of the Business Plan, which runs from 2009 - 2019. The Plan, which has been approved by the Public Services Department's Board, details the projects and objectives that the business intends to carry out over this period, and how this will be financed.
To download a copy of Guernsey Water's latest Business Plan, please click here.
MILLENNIUM WALK LEAFLET RELEASED
In association with Environment Guernsey, Guernsey Water has designed a leaflet that details the wide variety of plant and animal life of the Millennium Walk, which encircles St Saviour's reservoir. The leaflet is intended for use for both visitors and locals, and has been printed out and distributed across the Island. If you would like a hard copy, please contact us on 724552.
Click here to learn more about the Millennium Walk leaflet.
OPENING OF LONGUE HOUGUE WATER TREATMENT WORKS
The new water treatment plant at Longue Hougue was officially opened by the Bailiff on Monday 22nd June 2009.
Guernsey Water has overseen the construction of the plant by UK-based contractors Enpure Ltd, the successor company to Purac Ltd who built the works at St Saviours. The new plant has cost less than £5 million, which represents exceptionally good value for money when compared with similar facilities elsewhere.
Click here to learn more about the Longue Hougue Water Treatment Works.
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