Fly Screens for United Utilities
How our roller fly screens were used to reduce carbon footprint
The sites
Client: United Utilities
Location: Wastewater Treatment Plant Offices
Objective: Improve air quality without using air conditioning, while preventing insect ingress
The requirement
Flies are an obvious problem around wastewater treatment plants, with very small owl midges and drain flies, and until recently the on-site offices had air conditioning installed in them. With a commitment to reduce their carbon footprint, and reduce emissions, United Utilities were looking for new ways to keep the offices cool without using power.
The solution
We installed custom-fitted roller fly screens across multiple office windows. This allowed staff to open windows freely, improving natural ventilation without the risk of pest intrusion.
Key Features:
Smooth retractable mechanism
Durable insect mesh
Low-maintenance and easy to clean
Unobtrusive design when not in use
To be able to open the windows and let fresh air in to keep the offices cool rather than using air conditioning our roller fly screen system was chosen for the opening windows as it offered the versatility of keeping the flies out in summer and being almost invisible when retracted in winter, so natural light wasn’t affected in the office environment in winter.
The Results
✅ Reduced air conditioning use, cutting energy consumption
✅ Improved staff comfort through natural ventilation
✅ Enhanced hygiene by preventing insect entry
✅ Supported United Utilities’ sustainability and carbon reduction goals
After a trial period, the roller fly screens have now been rolled out to all water treatment plants, as the quality and effectiveness of the fly screens exceeded their expectations
For any further information on our fly screen range please visit our fly screen website at www.premier-env.co.uk
