Septic Tank

The new septic tank regulations 2020 – explained

The new septic tank regulations 2020 – explained Regulations around discharging into surface water or watercourse(s) from a septic tank and similar wastewater systems have changed in England & Wales as of January 1 2020. These regulations mean septic tank owners have been asked to upgrade their drainage if they have a particular type discharge process. However, …

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What is a Septic Tank?

A Septic tank is one of three common waste management systems which collect water waste from a property rather than being connected to a mains drainage system. All these waste management systems have small differences in their process of collecting and treating wastewater. Other waste management systems are a Cesspit or Sewage treatment plant. Not dissimilar to the …

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How to know when your septic tank needs emptying

Septic tanks are an effective way to store liquid waste, but when they fill up, they have to be maintained and emptied to prevent any damage to the environment around them. Understanding the signs your tank is full is extremely important in order to prevent costly issues. The answer to ‘how to know when your …

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Top Tips for Septic Tank Maintenance

Your septic tank will efficiently manage your waste water, however, like all things it requires a bit of maintenance to ensure it continues to do so. A lack of maintenance will increase the likelihood of damage to the tank and surrounding environment and it could potentially shorten the tanks lifespan, all of which can be …

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