Product Category: DRAIN SECURITY

Drain security products prevent pollutants such as oil, fuel, sediment, and chemicals from entering Ireland’s drainage networks and watercourses. SSI Environmental supplies three core drain security solutions from Dublin 15: Drain Guards (installed inside drains for ongoing stormwater filtration), Drain Covers (rapid emergency drain protection against oil and chemical spills), and Spill Barriers (portable perimeter containment for active spills). All products support compliance with the Irish EPA’s Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations and the EU Water Framework Directive.

Why Drain Security Matters for Irish Businesses and Sites

Under the European Communities (Water Policy) Regulations 2003 (SI 722/2003) and the EPA’s Industrial Emissions licencing framework, Irish businesses are legally responsible for preventing pollutants from entering the drainage system and reaching protected watercourses. Irish Water (IW) and local authority inspectors actively enforce these rules at industrial estates, construction sites, and transport depots.

The consequences of failing to protect drains include:

• EPA enforcement notices and fines under the Water Pollution Acts
• Local authority fixed penalty notices for stormwater pollution incidents
• Contractor liability for contamination remediation costs
• Reputational damage and potential loss of operating licences

SSI Environmental’s drain security range gives Irish site managers the tools to respond immediately to spill incidents and to install permanent, passive protection for at-risk drains.

Our Drain Security Products at a Glance

How to Protect a Drain from Oil Spills  Step-by-Step Guide

1. Assess  Identify the nearest drain to the spill source and estimate the flow direction
2. Deploy drain cover  Place the SSI Drain Blocker flat over the drain opening, ensuring full seal against the laminated polyurethane sheet
3. Deploy spill barrier  Position portable spill barriers around the spill perimeter to prevent spread towards uncovered drains or watercourses
4. Clean and contain  Use an oil spill kit to absorb the spilled liquid, following Irish EPA and Health & Safety Authority (HSA) disposal guidance
5. Inspect and replace  After the incident, clean or replace drain covers and spill barriers, and document the incident for your EHS log

There is a range of different products which can be used to implement drain security. These products include,

Drain Guard

Ultra-Drain Guard is predominantly used to filter storm waste and prevent substances like storm water, oil and litter from entering the water system. They are usually installed inside most drains and are particularly useful in locations such as car parks, construction sites and industrial facilities where substances such as fuel contaminants, oil and eroded soil are likely to enter the water system. SSI offer Ultra-Drain Guard in a range of models, which specialise in filtering different substances.

The models available are as follows: Oil & Sediment Model (Part # 9217/9356), Oil & Sediment Plus Model (Part # 9219/9358) and Trash & Debris Model(Part # 9227).

Drain Covers

SSI Drain Blocker is used when a drain requires immediate protection. It is a large laminated polyurethane construction sheet which is placed over the drain to prevent any substances from entering. It is highly effective and resistant to solvents, oils and most chemicals.

Spill Barriers

Spill Barriers are most effective when urgent action is required to prevent harmful substances entering the water system through the drainage system. This is often in the event of an oil spill.  They work by containing a spillage to one place and preventing the spread of harmful substance.

The most effective product will depend on the location of the Drain and the situation at hand.