Sewage Treatment Systems & Septic Tanks

The drainage engineers here at Clear Drains 4 U have many years’ experience in installing, Sewage Treatment systems and septic tanks.

We also work with our customers to make sure their septic tank system meets all the latest environmental legislation, and their maintenance records are accurate and up to date.

Your treatment system must meet the relevant British Standard in force at the time of installation.

The standards currently in force for new systems are:

BS EN 12566 for septic tanks and small sewage treatment plants
BS 6297:2007 for drainage fields
BS EN 12566-3 for septic tanks and small sewage treatment plants

Rules you must follow if your septic tank or small sewage discharge treatment plant releases (discharges) liquid to to any water course / ditch

Daily discharge volume calculator for small sewage discharges from septic tanks and package treatment plants

Visit the .gov website for information on septic tanks and sewage treatment plants and what you need to do

Sewage Treatment Plants are becoming increasingly popular replacement now for the traditional septic tank and meet the Environmental Agency’s new legislation rules in treated sewage via an overflow from Cesspit or Septic Tank must now be treated before reaching a water course.

The sewage treatment systems are also a viable option for developers who cannot set up a connection to the nearest public sewer, or who need to install an advanced capacity system that can treat higher volumes of wastewater. Sewage Treatment Systems can be installed with the treated effluent draining to an appropriate soakaway field or a local water course, they are also kinder to the environment, as they use bacteria to break down solid waste in place of chemicals.

Tank installations

We will carry out a full survey of your site to determine where your sewage treatment system should be located, based on the condition of the ground and the surrounding geology. We’ll then install the new system that will be able to cope with the predicted wastewater output for example a family of 4 or 5 persons.

Repairs & maintenance

If you experience a problem with your septic tank, sewage treatment system call our engineers straightaway to take advantage of our fast, reliable repairs service. We also offer pre-planned maintenance contracts to customers who want to reduce general wear and tear on their system.

Compliant solutions

All sewage treatment system and septic tanks in England need to be installed in accordance with the government’s General Binding Rules. We can help you navigate the latest laws, leaving you with a setup that is fully compliant and certified to current standards.

The benefits of installing a septic tank

It’s no secret that our public sewers are overstretched. By installing a sewage treatment plant at your property, you’ll not only be reducing the strain on the main system – you’ll also be investing in an efficient, eco-friendly means of breaking down your waste and releasing water back into the environment.

Sewage Treatment Systems use a natural filtration system to separate, then purify the waste they collect. Their unique setup enables you to dispose of your waste independently, meaning your output won’t contaminate the water supply and you won’t need to pay your local sewage company to take it away. In fact, throughout its 20 to 40 year lifespan, your sewage treatment system installation will pay for itself, and then some!

Today’s sewage treatment systems are a world away from the inefficient septic tank models of the past. Units that meet the government’s new regulations can treat waste water effectively (if they are well looked after and emptied every 6 to 12 months).

Find out if your property is suitable for a new septic tank installation. Contact Clear Drains 4 U now to arrange your free site survey.

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