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Rules & permits
The general binding rules, permits and registrations that apply to septic tanks and treatment plants, explained from the regulators' own guidance.
My septic tank discharges to a ditch or stream: what now?
It's the most common problem with older rural systems, and the rule is blunt: a septic tank cannot discharge straight to surface water. Here is how to fix it.
The septic tank general binding rules, explained
Eleven rules decide whether your septic tank or treatment plant is legal in England without a permit. Here is what each one really asks of you.