Water Meter

M & S Water Services offer a wide range of water meters that can be installed and maintained at customers request. Customers normally require this option so they are able to monitor the amount of water being used and check for leakage. These are used best when there are many legs on the supply and […]

Fire Hydrant (FH)

he primary purpose of a FH is to allow water to be drawn off a water main or fire main by the emergency services. M & S are able to provide a tracing and mapping service and advise where FH should be installed. M & S are usually able to repair defective FH without the […]

Sluice Valves (SV)

SV are installed to control the flow of water through a straight pipe and as a shut off valve to isolate the supply. M & S are able to provide a tracing and mapping service and advise where valves should be installed. M & S are usually able to repair defective valves without the need […]

Mains Chlorination

To ensure mains are kept clean and safe for drinking water they need to be chlorinated, this is normally following a new installation but can be at regular intervals when water regulation specify. M & S Water chlorinates the main and produces the appropriate paperwork and documentation.

Mains Pressure and Flow Testing

After installation of a water main, a pressure test is carried out to prove there is no leakage on it before water is allowed through the new pipe. We also complete Pressure and Flow testing on pipework to determine the condition of existing pipework. Pressure testing is carried out using compressed air. After the testing […]

Water Mains Renewal

There are a number of options when renewing a water main. Using our experience and expertise we would recommend the most appropriate method. These methods include: Open Cut This is the more traditional method involving trenching the required distance (using our own qualified mechanical digger driver and machinery or by hand if this is not […]

Water Mains Repair

Repairs are only feasible when the leak has been pinpointed either visually (when water is evident) or by leak detection. Repairs are undertaken by exposing the leak and either cutting the main, removing the defective piece of main and installing a new piece of pipe or by using a clamp to stop the leakage.