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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.
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…
Advises on how planning can ensure water quality and the delivery of adequate water and wastewater infrastructure.
The Environment Agency’s national investigation into potential breaches of permit conditions at wastewater treatment works by water and sewerage companies.
When you need an environmental permit to discharge liquid effluent or waste water to surface water or the ground, and how to apply.
A guide to adapting your home or business to flooding, and how to pump water out of your property after a flood.
This publication is intended for Valuation Officers. It may contain links to internal resources that are not available through this version.
How to assess the risks to groundwater for treated effluent discharges.
Wastewater Fuels have developed an innovative solution to turn sewage into sustainable hydrogen energy
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