Small sewage discharges: new approach to how we regulate in England
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Detail of outcome
Following consideration of respondents’ views, we plan to implement the proposed simpler regulatory approach. This will control small sewage discharges from septic tanks and small sewage treatment plants in England. The new approach will include general binding rules, which will replace the existing registration scheme and conditions. It will be a more risk-based approach to permitting in sensitive areas.
Detail of feedback received
We received 120 responses to this consultation.
Original consultation
Consultation description
We want to know what you think about our proposals for a new approach to regulating discharges from septic tanks or small sewage treatment plants.
We are proposing a simpler and more risk-based approach to controlling these types of discharges in England.
The proposals would remove administrative burdens on over 400,000 rural households and businesses who have septic tanks or small sewage treatment plants whilst keeping the necessary controls to prevent pollution, protect public health, improve drinking water supplies and protect sensitive habitats.
13 May 2014: The original email address for queries and responses to this consultation is no longer working. Please use SSDs_Reform@Defra.gsi.gov.uk for any further queries or responses.
Last updated 9 October 2014 + show all updates
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Summary of responses document replaced with an updated version. Annex A was corrected to include respondent: Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
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The original email address for queries and responses to this consultation is no longer working. Please use SSDs_Reform@Defra.gsi.gov.uk for any further queries or responses.
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