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Daily discharge volume calculator for small sewage discharges from septic tanks and package treatment plants
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 store oil, design standards for tanks and containers, where to locate and how to protect them, and capacity of bunds and drip trays.
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.
Consumer advice and details of how to report problems with e-cigarettes with guidance on how to place an e-cigarette on the market in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, including the notification scheme.
How businesses and organisations can avoid causing pollution from oil and chemical storage, car washing, construction and other activities.
Advice for Retailers and Producers
Find out how to validate your facility when you seek approval to open, including special requirements for continuous and blood processors.
How to store oil safely, check which oil storage regulations apply and pollution penalties
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British Army soldiers are a step closer to getting their hands on one of Europe’s most lethal tanks – the Challenger 3 - the Defence Secretary has announced.
Explanations of the different terms you might see on your driving licence
Wet line contamination involves the cross contamination of road fuel with rebated fuels, which will either be red diesel or kerosene.
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