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. […]
Soakaways
Ground discharge drainage fields – why do I need a percolation test and what do I do if it fails?
Plan commercial drainage early to cut flood risk, win consent and stay compliant. Surveys, SuDS and stakeholder input keep projects running smoothly. […]
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. […]
Seaside Sewage Discharges: How Living Near The Sea Impacts Your Sewage Treatment
No matter the location, having robust, reliable sewage treatment is a vital part of your household or business operations – especially if you happen to live near water.
Areas in close proximity to waterways or the sea have additional considerations when it comes to sewage treatment, as failure to maintain a healthy sewage treatment plant can result in severe consequences. […]
Repair VS Replace: Which Drainage Solution Is Better?
When sewage treatment problems strike, they can cause all kinds of issues for your home or business, which is why the experts at Proseptic are always on hand to help get you out of a mess.
Our years of experience and unbeatable customer service mean we’re the number one choice to get your drainage problems sorted, providing a unique solution for sewage treatment plants, septic tanks, soakaways and drains of all sizes and configurations. […]
How Can Flooding Affect Your Sewage Treatment & Drainage Systems?
Our drains and sewers are built to make sure that our waste and rainwater are dealt with effectively, but the unpredictability of the good old British weather can sometimes overwhelm even the toughest of drains.
With the rise in excessive rainfall and extreme weather events as a result of climate change, the risk of sewers and drains flooding is continuing to rise each year. […]
How Does A CCTV Drainage Actually Work?
To get right to the heart of any drainage issues, one of the most effective tools we have as a leading professional sewage treatment company is our state-of-the-art CCTV drainage survey equipment.
With a CCTV drainage survey, we can locate the source of any problems quickly and without disruptive groundworks, as well as detect any potential issues before they develop into costly headaches. […]
A Commercial Sewage Treatment System Can Help Achieve Business ESG Goals!
If your business’ premises are not connected to local wastewater systems, it is likely they require their own commercial sewage treatment system, be it a septic tank, sewage treatment plant or a cesspit. But, did you know that choosing the correct sewage system can actually help your business meet any ESG goals which are in […]
When Is A Percolation Test Needed?
While you may have heard of a percolation test, it can sometimes be tricky to know when one is required. Percolation tests are undertaken at properties to determine what size of drainage field, like a soakaway system for example, is needed for installation. There are a number of important things to consider when you need […]
Does A Sewage Treatment Plant Need A Soakaway?
When it comes to defining the differences between septic tanks and sewage treatment plants, some are more fundamental than others. And one of the clearest distinctions for UK properties is the requirement (or not) for a soakaway. A soakaway is typically a sizeable pit dug and filled with rubble, aggregates or other materials and acts […]