Solutions for Every Water Need
From Domestic to Commercial Projects, Ardent Utilities Delivers Excellence.
Domestic Water Mains
Ardent Utilities offers comprehensive solutions for your home's water supply needs. From installing new feeds and replacing outdated lead pipework to expertly handling leaks and separating shared supplies, our WIAPS-accredited team utilizes advanced moling technology for minimal disruption. Experience the Ardent difference in water mains installation and repair.
Garden drainage
At Ardent Utilities, we solve water logging issues with our unique and effective drainage system. Each garden is assessed individually, ensuring a bespoke solution that addresses all potential contributory factors.
underground bursts
Expert Installations, Repairs, Pipe Tracing, Leak Detection, Valve Replacements and Maintenance for underground Water Mains
Impact moling & Civils
Impact Moling is a technique that allows for trench-less installation without having to dig. This allows the installation of pipe and ducting with minimal disruption.
NEW BUILD
Streamline your new build's water connection with Ardent Utilities. From application to installation, our team expertly manages the entire water process, ensuring timely and approved connections for homes and complexes.
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About Lead Pipes
You've most likely heard a lot about lead in water, and you're probably wondering how you can tell if you have a problem. If your home was built before 1970, and has not already had their pipework replaced, you will likely still have a lead supply.
Read on to learn more about the health consequences of lead exposure, and how to reduce lead in drinking water.
Health Consequences Of Lead Exposure
Lead can be hazardous to your health - and can be especially hazardous to children. It has the potential to harm the brain and kidneys, as well as to interfere with the production of red blood cells, which transport oxygen throughout the body. Lead causes behavioural and physical effects in children at lower exposure levels than adults, which is why infants, foetuses, and young children are especially vulnerable to lead.
The vast majority of children and adults that have been exposed to lead show no symptoms. Contact your healthcare provider if you believe you or your child has been exposed to lead in water. A blood lead test is the most accurate way to determine this.
How To Check If You Use Lead Pipes
Examine the pipe running towards your property by opening the flap of your outside stop valve.
Examine the colour: Lead pipes that have not been painted are a dull grey.
Examine the joints: Where two pipes meet, lead joints are rounded and swollen.
Gently scratch the pipe: Scratches on lead pipes reveal a gleaming silver metal.
Does a magnet adhere? If that's the case, it's made of steel.
With a metal object, tap the lead pipe: Lead pipes produce a dull thud rather than the clear ringing of copper or iron pipes.
Common Ways To Reduce Lead In Drinking Water
One common way to reduce lead in drinking water is running your water. Flush the pipe before drinking by running the water, taking a shower, doing laundry, or doing a load of dishes.
Keep in mind that boiling water does not remove lead from water. If you use a filter, ensure that's is certified to remove lead. Read instructions to learn how to install and use your cartridge correctly and when to replace it.
Replacement Scheme
The health risks of having lead in your water make it necessary to replace lead pipes in your home. If you have a shared supply pipe, you and your neighbours can agree to replace the entire supply pipe together.
Suppose your neighbours refuse to contribute to replacing the shared supply pipe. In that case, you can install a new single supply pipe from your property to where the old lead supply connects to the communication pipe. Always contact your local Water Board in order to confirm if they have any lead replacement schemes running so that thy can replace the public side of the pipework.
If you have any further queries about lead pipes, read our guide on whether lead pipes rust.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions
What services do Ardent Utilities offer?
Ardent Utilities provides a wide array of water infrastructure services, including domestic water mains installation, commercial water mains services, new build connections, and specialized services for social housing. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique requirements of each project, leveraging the latest technology for high-quality results.
Are your technicians certified?
Ardent Utilities is WRAS approved and certify all water pipe replacements with a WIAPS certificate.
Yes, all our technicians are fully certified and come with a wealth of experience. They hold accreditations such as CSCS, Streetworks, SHEA Utilities, WIAPS, and SPIDER, ensuring that we deliver services adhering to the highest standards.
How do you minimize disruption during installations or repairs?
Moling means we do not have to trench the route in order to install your pipework. Most water pipe installations can be competed in one day, and we aim to leave you without water for as little time as possible.
We utilize advanced trenchless technology and moling techniques whenever possible, which allows us to conduct repairs or installations with minimal need for excavation. This method significantly reduces disruption to your property and daily operations
What makes Ardent Utilities stand out from other providers?
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Our commitment to delivering high-quality services is what sets us apart. With over two decades of experience, a team of highly skilled professionals, and a dedication to using advanced technology, we ensure that our projects are completed efficiently and effectively. We pride ourselves on our ability to tackle any challenge and deliver solutions that meet our clients' needs.
How does Ardent Utilities guarantee its water projects' quality and longevity?
Ardent Utilities uses the latest technologies and strict quality control to ensure our water infrastructure solutions exceed industry standards, providing durable and efficient projects designed to last for years. New water pipe installations will receive a WIAPS certificate.
Can you handle the application process for new connections?
Ardent Utilities are more than happy to complete the application process should you require. Please note, not all water boards allow this, alternatively you may have to provide permission for us to handle your project.
Absolutely. We manage the entire application process for new water connections, from initial paperwork to liaising with the water board. Our team aims to make your experience seamless and hassle-free.
Contact Us
0800 009 2964
Unit 5 SMM Business Park, Dock Road, Birkenhead Wirral CH41 1DT