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How to meet the general binding rules or apply for a permit if you have a septic tank or treatment plant - fees, application forms and exceptions
You are responsible for (the ‘operator’ of) a septic tank or sewage…
There are things you must do if your property has a ‘new discharge’ where…
There are things you must do if your property has an existing discharge…
You must make sure your system meets the ‘general binding rules’ if you’re…
If you have a cesspool then the ‘general binding rules’ do not apply. You…
Only apply for a permit after you have checked: your sewage system is not…
How to meet the general binding rules if your septic tank or small sewage discharge treatment plant releases (discharges) waste water to a surface water.
How to meet the general binding rules if your septic tank or small sewage treatment plant releases (discharges) waste water to the ground.
Advises on how planning can ensure water quality and the delivery of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure.
When you need an environmental permit to discharge liquid effluent or waste water to surface water or the ground, and how to apply.
The Environment Agency’s national investigation into potential breaches of permit conditions at wastewater treatment works by water and sewerage companies.
This report looks at the impact that new regulations to increase efficiency in water use are likely to have on sewers and wastewater treatment works.
How to assess the risks to groundwater for treated effluent discharges.
How businesses and organisations can avoid causing pollution from oil and chemical storage, car washing, construction and other activities.
Adopted EU recommendation POL-010. UK approved recommendation on the type approval of sewage systems
Appeal to the Environment Agency if you have been refused connection to the public sewer.
Non-statutory technical standards for the design, maintenance and operation of sustainable drainage systems to drain surface water.
Investigates the effects of authorised discharges of liquid radioactive waste into the sewage system.
Review of the benefits and impacts of making sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) a legal requirement for new developments.
The water industry is producing strategic drainage and wastewater plans to maintain, improve, and extend robust and resilient drainage and wastewater systems.
Homes and businesses to benefit from greener, low-cost heating as 4 new Green Heat Network projects receive a share of £80.6 million.
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