Blockages

Slow Draining Toilets and Sinks

Blockages in pipes can be nasty, stopping waste from leaving your property. You may have a blockage if:

You find it difficult to flush your toilet
Your sink or bath empties very slowly
You notice a bad smell coming from your drains

There are lots of possible causes of flooding in your home, the most common are:

Weather – When we have exceptional weather with intense or long periods of rainfall, the sewers can become overwhelmed and aren’t able to carry the additional water away quickly enough
Blocked Pipes – Pipes can block with fatty build ups, root growth and non-flushable objects like wet wipes

When wastewater is unable to flow away it can create problems or even flooding in your home.

If you think there is a blockage or if your property has been flooded, please report the issue through your normal channels of communication. If the problem is from a drain that Ancala Water is responsible for, we will fix it.

Correct disposal of waste will help prevent blockages and similar occurrences happening in the future.

What can cause blockages?

If you flush wipes and other sanitary items like cotton buds down your loo, or wash leftover cooking fat, oil and grease down your sink, you could cause a blockage in your pipes.

Our do’s and don’ts:

Follow our handy hints and tips to keep your home or building safe from blocked drains and pipes, which could cause wastewater to back-up and overflow, causing serious damage to your home.

Bag it and Bin it!

You can buy wipes that say they’re ‘flushable’ on the packaging but most people don’t realise, they can actually take years to break down and are a major cause of blocked pipes.

Keep sinks fat free!

Don’t wash away leftover fat, oil and greasy sauces down your sink. It can solidify in your pipes like a block of lard, creating a blockage that stops wastewater draining away, meaning it could come back up through your plug hole. Let leftover fat, oil and grease cool, then pour into a suitable container and put it in the bin. Wipe pots and pans out with kitchen roll before washing up or placing in a dishwasher.