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However, there does exist an Exemption scheme in place since plants that enjoy the above certification, if accordingly used and maintained, should never present a pollution problem. It is possible to join up for an Exemption from your Permit to Discharge beneath the following circumstances:



• Sewage Treatment Plants discharging as few as 5m3 per day into surface water (equivalent 27 population)

• Septic Tanks / Sewage Treatment Plants discharging as few as 2m3 per day into groundwater (equivalent 11 populace)

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can everyone apply for an exemption?

No, you will need to comply with certain criteria.

Are there further requirements for obtaining a Discharge Exemption?

No trade waste.

No available connection to a foul sewer within 30 meters.

EN 12566 Certified Product.

Product must be maintained and/or emptied as per manufacturer instructions.

Watercourse into which you are discharging must not run dry inside summer.

No discharge inside 1km of bathing waters.



Standard Permit Criteria

If you are discharging 5-20m3 per morning (above 27 people).

Unit must be a treatment plant not some sort of septic tank.

No deal waste.

No available connection to a foul sewer within 30 meters.

EN 12566 Credentialed Product.

Product must be taken care of and or emptied consistent with manufacturer instructions.

Watercourse into that you are discharging must not run dry inside summer.

No discharge within 1km of bathing oceans.

Bespoke Permit (if you happen to dont meet one of many other criteria above)

If you are discharging:

More than 20m3 daily to surface water (above 27 population)

More than 2m3 per day to ground (septic tank as many as 11 population)

Will i need an exemption certificate easily already have a septic tank or a sewage treatment plant put in?

Not if you have already consent to discharge accreditation, but if you don't hold such consent you will have to apply for either an exemption or maybe a Standard permit.

How much will it cost?

The exemption certificate is absolutely free but the standard permit can cost around £850.

What products are EPP2 approved?

All septic tanks and sewage treatment plants with UK Septic Tanks mould to these standards, however the EPP2 do not tell you which products conform - don't forget that some products do not conform.

If the product is approved will i still need planning choice?

Yes, you will need these:

Have planning permission from your local authority.

Have an exemption certificate or usual permit.

Adhere to section H2 in the building regulations and BS 6297 2007 for drainage design.



What will happen just don't comply?

You may be prosecuted and incur heavy fines because of:

Environmental pollution.

Building regulations violation.

Planning permission abuse.

Can anyone install the ac unit?

It is not mandatory try using a professional installer, but there are actually risks to consider when installing the device without a professional:

Manufacturer requirements for installation ought to be met or the warranty is going to be void.

No sewage treatment plant will continue to work properly if installation is not really absolutely correct, and if you have to reinstall, the costs may be higher than for the main installation.



Please call us at UK Septic Tanks if you'd like more information on installs or any related products – we’re very happy help and supply you with the benefit of our experience from this field so feel free to ring 0800 0850640

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