Aire Valley drainage risk
Keighley sits close to the River Aire and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal corridor, so businesses handling oils, chemicals, wash-down water or interceptor contents need to think carefully about spill prevention and drainage routes. Garages, yards, workshops and food premises should avoid allowing oily water, detergents or chemical residues to enter surface-water systems. Interceptor tank cleaning, oil-water separator emptying, contaminated solids collection and liquid pumping can be particularly relevant where sites have forecourts, wash bays, loading areas or external drainage infrastructure.