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Non-statutory technical standards for the design, maintenance and operation of sustainable drainage systems to drain surface water.
The water industry is producing strategic drainage and wastewater plans to maintain, improve, and extend robust and resilient drainage and wastewater systems.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the cross drains item.
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How to meet the general binding rules if your septic tank or small sewage treatment plant releases (discharges) waste water to the ground.
This form may be used as part of a planning application that incorporates a proposed non-mains foul drainage system.
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