2020 Septic Tank Binding Rules & Regulations
What has changed with septic tank legislation?
Under the new January 2020 code of practice business and home owners are in charge of the installation and maintenance of the sewage treatment system on their property and to reduce its impact on the local environment. Read how Ekoflow can help you comply with the latest sewage treatment regulations below.
How do I comply with 2020 septic tank regulations?
Replace your septic tank
Replace your septic tank for a sewage treatment plant which produces water that’s clean enough to discharge straight to a watercourse. It uses mechanical parts to oxygenate the microorganisms. This makes them more effective at treating effluent and means they can discharge treated wastewater into flowing water or a drain field.
Here at Ekoflow we can help, book your site inspection today!
Install a Drainage Field System
Install a soakaway system or a drainage field. This can be finalised after we have completed one of our in house percolation tests to include a bespoke drainage field design. Essentially, these take the wastewater from your septic tank, and discharge it safely into the ground without causing pollution. Septic drainage fields are sub surface waste water disposal facilities used to remove contaminants and impurities from the liquid that emerges after anaerobic digestion in a septic tank.
What happens if I am selling my home?
If you’re selling your property the ‘General Binding Rules’ stipulate that you must replace your system with a compliant system prior to selling your home. It is also the seller’s duty to inform potential buyers in writing if a property has a septic tank – including its maintenance requirements and its exact location.
For a survey visit or full compliancy written report please don't hesitate to contact us by filling in the contact form at the bottom of the page.
This is essential when buying or selling a property in the UK.
Is my septic tank the appropriate capacity?
Your sewage treatment system must be large enough to handle the maximum amount of sewage flow entering the system. If you install a new small sewage treatment plant you must check that it meets the sizing requirements in British Water’s Flows and Loads 4 guidance.
If the amount of sewage the system needs to treat increases (for example, because you’ve extended your property or connected an additional property) you must make sure the treatment system is large enough to cope with the flow rates. You must also recalculate the maximum daily volume of your discharge and apply for a permit if it is more than 5 cubic metres (5,000 litres) a day.
You need to ensure your tank is maintained and emptied on a regular basis by a professional, we at Ekoflow are happy to provide this service in line with the manufacturer’s directions.
Make sure your septic system is correctly sized and installed, according to the new septic tank installation regulations.
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