Drainage Systems
Drainage systems protect buildings, manage wastewater flow, and support safe discharge into sewer systems.
Professional Drainage Systems
Professional drainage systems help protect buildings from water damage, sewer backflow, flooding, wastewater contamination, and poor wastewater discharge. The IPS drainage range supports domestic, commercial, industrial, civil engineering, refurbishment, retrofit, and building services projects.
The range covers backwater valves, pumps, hybrid lifting stations, floor and shower drains, grease separators, fuel and oil separators, as well as a range of accessories including: flexible couplings, adaptor couplings, puddle flanges, bushes.
A well-planned drainage system does more than move water away. It helps protect the property, reduce damage risk, manage wastewater safely, support reliable sewer discharge, and keep drainage systems working as intended.
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Explore our Drainage Systems Range
The drainage systems range includes backwater protection, hybrid drainage systems, lifting stations, pumping systems, drain technology, separator systems, flexible couplings, adaptor couplings, drain couplings, puddle flanges, bushes, and water and rodent non-return valves.
These products cover different needs, from basement drainage, shower channels, floor drains and commercial lifting stations to grease separators, pipe connection, low-pressure pipe repair, underground drainage repair, and backflow protection.
Some products are used in new-build installations. Others can be retrofitted into existing drainage systems. This gives residential, commercial, civil engineering, and industrial projects a broad selection for safe drainage, sewer protection, wastewater control, and pipe repair.
Key Features of Drainage Systems
Drainage systems need to do several jobs well. They must collect wastewater, move it towards the sewer, help prevent unwanted backflow.
A blocked drain, overflow, damaged pipe, or backwater event can quickly affect a property, especially below the backwater level. The drainage range focuses on reliable backwater protection, safe wastewater drainage, pumping and lifting where gravity flow is not possible, separator systems for contaminated wastewater, and flexible pipe connection or repair products.
Good drainage is not just convenient. It helps reduce risk.
Reliable backwater protection
Backwater protection helps protect buildings from damaging storms, sewer surcharge, flooding, and wastewater flowing back towards the property. Backwater systems are designed to protect basements, below-ground drainage points, and installations below the backwater level.
Options include mechanical backwater valves, automatic backwater systems, pumping backwater protection, single and double flap designs, manual emergency closure, exposed pipe installation, chamber installation, and floor slab applications.
Some systems are designed for wastewater with sewage. Others are designed for wastewater without sewage. The selected product must match the pipe size, wastewater type, installation point, backwater risk, and building layout.
Effective wastewater drainage to sewer
Wastewater drainage focuses on collecting used water and discharging it properly into the sewer. The product range includes lifting stations, pumping systems, basement drainage products, floor drains, shower channels, bathroom drains, roof drains, yard drains, car park drainage, and external drainage systems.
Where gravity flow is not enough, lifting stations and pumps can move wastewater above the backwater level or to the correct discharge point. This is important for basements, below-ground facilities, commercial buildings, and external drainage areas where natural gradient cannot provide reliable drainage.
The aim is simple: maintain safe, controlled wastewater flow.
Hybrid drainage for energy-efficient protection
Hybrid drainage systems combine the safety of a lifting station with the efficiency of gravity drainage. During normal operation, wastewater can flow by natural gradient where available. During backwater, the system closes automatically and pumps wastewater safely through a pressure pipe.
This can reduce pump usage, noise, and running costs while still helping protect the building during surcharge conditions. Hybrid systems are useful where drainage reliability and backwater protection are both required.
Pumping and lifting for below-ground drainage
Pumping and lifting stations are used where wastewater cannot discharge by gravity. These systems support basements, below-ground rooms, commercial buildings, communal properties, external drainage systems, and applications where wastewater must be lifted above the backwater level.
Options include compact basement lifting stations, submersible pump systems, packaged pumping solutions, and larger commercial lifting stations. Product selection should consider wastewater type, pump output, tank capacity, Mono or Duo configuration, installation location, discharge route, and maintenance access.
Wastewater pre-treatment for contaminated discharge
Some wastewater needs treatment before it enters the public sewer. Separator systems are used where wastewater may contain grease, oil, fuel, starch, sediment, or other materials that can cause sewer problems.
Grease separators support commercial kitchens and food processing environments. Oil and fuel separators are used where wastewater may contain light liquids, fuels, or lubricants. Starch and sediment separators help reduce deposits, encrustations, and blockages.
This type of drainage system supports safer wastewater disposal and better sewer protection.
Pipe connection and repair
Drainage systems also need reliable pipe connection and repair options. Flexible couplings, adaptor couplings, drain couplings, bushes, end caps, puddle flanges, and related accessories are used to connect, adapt, seal, or repair low-pressure and non-pressurised pipes.
These products are useful where pipes of different materials, diameters, or size combinations need to be joined. They can support drainage, sewerage, concrete wall penetrations, manholes, basements, tanks, shafts, foundation plates, and general pipework repair applications.
Water and rodent non-return protection
Water and rodent non-return valves are used to help stop backflow and reduce the risk of vermin entering through drainage systems. They can help protect against water backflow, sewage backwater, rodents, insects, frogs, snakes, and other unwanted entry through the pipe.
The selected valve should match the pipe size, pipe material, chamber arrangement, flow direction, maintenance requirement, and site conditions.
Applications of Drainage Systems
Drainage systems are used in buildings and outdoor areas where water, wastewater, or contaminated discharge must be managed properly.
Applications include backwater protection, basement drainage, wastewater lifting, rainwater pumping, shower drainage, floor drainage, bathroom drainage, yard drainage, roof drainage, car park drainage, commercial kitchen drainage, grease separation, oil and fuel separation, sediment separation, pipe connection, pipe repair, puddle flange sealing, and non-return valve protection.
Domestic and commercial properties often need different solutions, but the goal stays the same: move wastewater safely, protect the property, and reduce the risk of damage, overflow, blockage, contamination, or backflow.
Why Choose IPS for Drainage Systems?
At IPS, we do not just supply drainage products. We help customers choose the right system for the building, application, and installation conditions.
We supply drainage systems for domestic, commercial, industrial, civil engineering, building services, refurbishment, retrofit, and new-build projects.
Our range includes backwater valves, hybrid drainage systems, lifting stations, pumps, floor drains, shower drains, grease separators, oil and fuel separators, flexible couplings, adaptor couplings, puddle flanges, bushes, and water and rodent non-return valves.
We support drainage selection for backwater protection, wastewater discharge, contaminated wastewater treatment, pumping and lifting, pipe connection, and repair work.
With technical product knowledge and access to specialist drainage equipment, we help customers identify suitable options for their project.
Drainage Technical Resources
Drainage technical resources help customers review product options before selecting a system. They cover backwater protection, hybrid drainage, lifting stations, pumping systems, drain technology, separator systems, flexible couplings, adaptor couplings, drain couplings, puddle flanges, bushes, and water and rodent non-return valves.
These resources are useful when checking product type, pipe size, wastewater type, installation method, standards, pressure resistance, cover options, alarms, pump configuration, maintenance access, and suitability for new-build or retrofit work. Clear technical information helps customers avoid mismatched products and choose a more reliable drainage system.
Contact Drainage Experts at IPS Flow Systems
Contact IPS Flow Systems to discuss drainage systems for your project. The right product depends on the property type, drain location, wastewater type, pipe size, pipe material, installation area, backwater risk, discharge route, and any treatment or repair requirement.
A basement drain may need backwater protection. A below-ground room may need a lifting station. A commercial kitchen may need a grease separator. A damaged or mismatched low-pressure pipe may need a flexible coupling or adaptor. A chamber may need a water and rodent non-return valve.
Share the details with IPS, and the team can help guide the selection.
FAQs
What is a drainage system?
A drainage system collects and moves wastewater, rainwater, or surface water away from a building or outside area. It may include drains, pipes, lifting stations, pumps, backwater valves, separators, couplings, adaptor couplings, puddle flanges, bushes, and non-return valves.
Its job is to keep water flowing to the correct sewer or discharge point while reducing the risk of overflow, backflow, blockages, contamination, and damage. A good system should suit the building, wastewater type, pipe layout, and discharge route.
Can backwater valves be used on existing systems, or only new builds?
Many backwater valves can be used in both retrofit and new-build installations. Options may include exposed pipe installation, chamber installation, concrete floor installation, and wastewater pipe or chamber applications, depending on the model.
Some systems are designed for wastewater with sewage. Others are for wastewater without sewage. The selected valve must match the pipe size, installation point, wastewater type, and backwater risk.
Are there options for alarms or additional protection on backwater valves?
Yes. Some backwater protection products offer additional monitoring and safety options. These can include sensors with alarms, automatic closure, emergency closure, operating status display, maintenance information, self-diagnosis, and connection options for centralised control systems.
Rodent and insect protection may also be available for some products. These options can improve warning, monitoring, and protection in higher-risk drainage areas.
Do you repair drainage systems?
IPS supplies products that can support drainage repair work, but this page focuses on product supply rather than a drain repair service.
Flexible couplings, adaptor couplings, bushes, end caps, and related accessories are designed for joining, adapting, and repairing low-pressure and non-pressurised pipes of different materials and sizes. For a repair project, the pipe material, outside diameter, pipe condition, installation area, and site requirement should be checked before selection.
What is a hybrid lifting station used for?
A hybrid lifting station uses gravity flow during normal operation and pump operation when backwater occurs. Where natural gradient is available, wastewater can drain without pump operation. During backwater, the system closes and pumps wastewater safely against the backwater pressure.
Hybrid systems can help reduce energy use, noise, and running costs while maintaining backwater protection. They are useful where wastewater needs reliable discharge and protection, especially in buildings below the backwater level.
What types of drains are covered in the range?
The range covers shower drains, bathroom drains, wall drains, floor drains, basement drains, yard drains, gutter drains, roof drains, parking deck drains, and external drainage products.
Different products are available for different environments, including private housing, commercial buildings, plant rooms, kitchens, yards, car parks, roof drainage, and public or industrial projects.
What are separator systems used for?
Separator systems treat wastewater before it enters the public sewer. Grease separators are used for commercial kitchens and food processing. Oil and fuel separators are used where wastewater may contain light liquids, fuels, or lubricants. Starch and sediment separators help reduce deposits, encrustations, and blockages.
The selected separator should match the wastewater type, site layout, disposal method, installation location, flow rate, maintenance requirement, and relevant standards.
Are underground grease separators corrosion resistant and odour-tight?
Selected underground grease separator systems are designed to be corrosion resistant, waterproof, and odour-tight. They provide an option for installation outside the building where grease wastewater needs to be treated before discharge. Grease separators need regular emptying and maintenance to remove retained waste materials. Product suitability should always be checked against the installation
location, wastewater load, disposal method, capacity, and relevant specification requirements.
What are flexible couplings used for?
Flexible couplings are used to connect, adapt, or repair low-pressure and non- pressurised pipes. They are useful where pipe materials, outside diameters, or size combinations differ.
They are commonly used in drainage, sewerage, and similar pipework applications. Correct selection depends on pipe material, pipe outside diameter, coupling type, installation conditions, and whether shear resistance is required.
What are water and rodent non-return valves used for?
Water and rodent non-return valves are used to help stop backflow and reduce the risk of rodents and other vermin entering through drainage systems. They can be used in selected drainage applications where the valve size, pipe material, flow direction, chamber layout, and maintenance access are suitable.
