Can rainwater go into a septic tank or sewage treatment plant?
Learn why rainwater must stay out of septic tanks and sewage treatment plants, including UK regulations, system risks and how to protect your setup. […]
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Climate and groundwater – how 2025’s weather reminded rural homeowners to check their drainage systems
How extreme 2025 weather affected groundwater and drainage, reminding rural homeowners to check, maintain and future-proof septic and soakaway systems. […]
What you need to know before buying a house with a cesspit
Thinking of buying a property with a cesspit? Learn the legal duties, running costs and checks to make before committing to a purchase. […]
How long does a septic tank typically last before needing replacement?
A septic tank is an essential part of many UK properties, particularly in rural areas – but it’s often not thought about until something goes wrong. […]
What Are The Most Effective Methods for Reducing Wastewater Pollution?
The safeguarding of water quality is an environmental challenge that’s been in the news a lot in recent years. But what steps can be taken to reduce pollution caused by wastewater specifically? […]
Do All Buyers Need a Drainage Survey Before Purchasing a Home?
Here’s a look at the pros and cons of a pre-purchase drainage survey and what’s involved. […]
Septic Tanks Vs Sewage Treatment Plant: What’s The Difference?
Septic tanks and sewage treatment plants are solutions to the same problem – but which one you use depends on several factors. […]
Buying A House With An Old Septic System – What You Need To Know
If you’re purchasing a property with an older septic tank system, it’s important to understand what you’re taking on. For many UK buyers, this will be a new experience – particularly if you’ve only ever lived in houses connected to the main sewage network. […]
Do I need planning permission for a sewage treatment plant?
One of the more commonly asked questions before installing a sewage treatment plant is: ‘Do I need planning permission?’. The short answer is: ‘It depends’ – but the better answer is more nuanced and detailed.
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How do Groundwater Source Protection Zones (SPZs) affect effluent discharge?
Proseptic always aims to demystify regulations around sewage and discharges, e.g. updates on the General Binding Rules. And several of the questions we’ve been asked recently relate to Groundwater Source Protection Zones, or SPZs. This helpful guide should clear up some of the more important points around SPZs and how they affect those properties situated within them. […]