Septic tanks are an environmentally beneficial method of wastewater disposal. They are becoming increasingly popular to make company premises greener, although in many rural regions people who aren’t connected to a sewage system will have to install one. Also, prefer Land Drainage Pipes that help to prevent thr water leakage for your home tank or drainage.
However, you must first inquire about the need for planning permission before deciding to replace your septic tank.
Is planning permission needed for a new septic tank?
Yes, that is the case. A septic tank must be approved by a local authority to be built, regardless of whether it is at your own home or on a business site.
This is where our skills at OMDI come in to help move things along swiftly and efficiently. With years of experience, this is where our experience at OMDI comes into play to get things moving quickly and effectively.
What if I am replacing an old septic tank?
If you already have a septic tank installed at home or your company premises, you do not require planning permission to replace it.
At any age, you can have your present system replaced, renovated, or improved without requiring permission from your local authority.
Building regulations
In both situations, whether you are building a new septic tank and need planning permission or just replacing an old one with a new one without requiring it, you will be required to follow all current septic tank construction laws.
They are not the same as building permits. In reality, regardless of the sort of construction or work you do on a house or property, you must always observe these rules. Because building codes set standards for health and safety, energy efficiency, and other important criteria, this is true.
When it comes to fines, the cost of not obtaining planning permission when required, or not adhering to building rules throughout construction, can be substantial.
To provide you not only the greatest quality service but also the finest possible solution, we at OMDI adhere to all building codes and make sure that we follow all current rules and regulations.
Changes to septic tank building regulations
Given the potentially dangerous and toxic nature of wastewater, it’s no surprise that the Environmental Agency has taken further measures to guarantee the safety of the systems that contain it.
As a landowner, the onus is on you to ensure that your system meets the criteria so that you are aware of your responsibilities. In 2015, the Environmental Agency released General Binding Rules: Small Sewage Discharge to a Surface Water as part of its general binding rules series.
The goal of this legislation was to minimize wastewater contamination. It also prohibits the use of a sealed pipe to send wastewater into a nearby stream or river.
Though it was previously against the law to add a new septic tank that discharges into a waterway, existing systems may continue doing so as long as there was no specifically identified pollution problem.
A deadline for installing an alternate was set for the start of this year. There are two possibilities. Drainage fields, or soak-away systems, may be used to guarantee that sewage from the septic tank is safely dispersed.
Finally, you could build a sewage treatment system. Sewage treatment entails utilizing chemical and biological processes to eliminate pollutants and generate safe wastewater that may be safely discharged into the environment.
Why choose OMDI?
OMDI are a family-owned business with over 20 years of expertise in septic tank installation.
Their knowledgeable and kind experts will assist you in selecting the finest solutions for your sewer and drainage issues while working with us. To keep your septic tanks as efficient and environmentally beneficial as possible, our experts are also able to provide routine maintenance. If your septic tank has a problem, OMDI will be there to address it.