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So we would strongly recommend that if your system is not authorised, you register it with EPP2 immediately this implies completing a 5 page registration form which you can do on-line by following this link.
If however, you dont have either enough time or inclination, then UK Septic Tanks supply a competitive registration service we are used to completing these forms with respect to our customers and we can do this for you for a fixed fee of .
You also need to be aware that although registration for exemption by the EA is generally free, if for some reason your components cannot be granted an exempt status through the EA, you will then have to get a Permit to Discharge is actually the EA will cost you. Its also worth considering that the exempt status or Permit to Discharge can be revoked if the conditions of registration are not maintained this involves proper maintenance and log keeping of servicing or anything else.
Broadly speaking you is going to be granted an exemption status under EPP2 if your primary system meets the following criteria:
Sewage Treatment Plants discharging up to 5m3 per day and less into surface water (27 population equivalent)
Septic Tanks / Sewage Treatment Plants discharging as much 2m3 per day or even less into groundwater (11 population equivalent)
Virtually no trade waste
No available link with foul sewer within 30m
EN12566 Certified Product
Product maintained and/or emptied by suitably qualified person per manufacturer manual.
Watercourse must have dilution ratio of 8: 1 and fails to run dry in summer
No discharge inside 1km of bathing oceans, SSSI etc (if discharging to surface oceans)
So even if you already have a Consent to Discharge, its looking highly likely that once the EA/Government review is completed, every septic tank together with sewage treatment plant will be required to satisfy the EPP2 regulations.
So you might wish to consider registering now, while the EA is usually deluged with applications in lieu of wait until there is no option - by which time the requirements might become more stringent.
This also means of course that if you're about to purchase a house with a septic tank or sewage treatment plant you would be well advised to make sure that it has either ended up registered for EPP2 or ensure that the current owner registers it and gets exempt standing (or gets and will cover a Permit to Discharge) before you decide to exchange contracts or complete the sale.
At UK Septic tanks we feel its really important to start thinking now about the potential impact of the legislation that looms and be sure that your equipment is legal and if not, what your options might be.
If you need some free, impartial advice on the following important topic then we will be pleased to discuss this with you please call us on 0800 085 0640.
UK Septic Tanks are leading suppliers and installers of septic tank and sewage treatment plants in the UK. We supply a wide range of drainage pipes and furnishing, inspection chambers, pumps and also other drainage related equipment. We are specialists in septic tank conversions and can also advise you concerning rain water harvesting and garden irrigation systems - please call us or visit us at www. domestic septic tank
If however, you dont have either enough time or inclination, then UK Septic Tanks supply a competitive registration service we are used to completing these forms with respect to our customers and we can do this for you for a fixed fee of .
You also need to be aware that although registration for exemption by the EA is generally free, if for some reason your components cannot be granted an exempt status through the EA, you will then have to get a Permit to Discharge is actually the EA will cost you. Its also worth considering that the exempt status or Permit to Discharge can be revoked if the conditions of registration are not maintained this involves proper maintenance and log keeping of servicing or anything else.
Broadly speaking you is going to be granted an exemption status under EPP2 if your primary system meets the following criteria:
Sewage Treatment Plants discharging up to 5m3 per day and less into surface water (27 population equivalent)
Septic Tanks / Sewage Treatment Plants discharging as much 2m3 per day or even less into groundwater (11 population equivalent)
Virtually no trade waste
No available link with foul sewer within 30m
EN12566 Certified Product
Product maintained and/or emptied by suitably qualified person per manufacturer manual.
Watercourse must have dilution ratio of 8: 1 and fails to run dry in summer
No discharge inside 1km of bathing oceans, SSSI etc (if discharging to surface oceans)
So even if you already have a Consent to Discharge, its looking highly likely that once the EA/Government review is completed, every septic tank together with sewage treatment plant will be required to satisfy the EPP2 regulations.
So you might wish to consider registering now, while the EA is usually deluged with applications in lieu of wait until there is no option - by which time the requirements might become more stringent.
This also means of course that if you're about to purchase a house with a septic tank or sewage treatment plant you would be well advised to make sure that it has either ended up registered for EPP2 or ensure that the current owner registers it and gets exempt standing (or gets and will cover a Permit to Discharge) before you decide to exchange contracts or complete the sale.
At UK Septic tanks we feel its really important to start thinking now about the potential impact of the legislation that looms and be sure that your equipment is legal and if not, what your options might be.
If you need some free, impartial advice on the following important topic then we will be pleased to discuss this with you please call us on 0800 085 0640.
UK Septic Tanks are leading suppliers and installers of septic tank and sewage treatment plants in the UK. We supply a wide range of drainage pipes and furnishing, inspection chambers, pumps and also other drainage related equipment. We are specialists in septic tank conversions and can also advise you concerning rain water harvesting and garden irrigation systems - please call us or visit us at www. domestic septic tank
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