Septic Tanks & Off Mains Drainage Totton
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Off-Mains Drainage Compliance Totton
Achieving full compliance with off-mains drainage systems in Totton, UK, is crucial for safeguarding both the environment and adhering to legal obligations.
The stunning surroundings of Totton underscore the importance of ensuring that off-mains drainage systems are properly maintained, strictly following all relevant guidelines to protect the region’s natural beauty.
Whether you’re responsible for septic tanks or sewage treatment systems, it’s essential to comply with both local and national regulations to manage wastewater effectively. Doing so helps to avoid pollution and safeguards valuable groundwater supplies.
Boxall Ward specialises in assisting homeowners, businesses, and developers in navigating the complexities of off-mains drainage compliance in Totton. Our skilled team provides personalised services, from comprehensive assessments and installations to routine maintenance, ensuring your system remains fully compliant with all regulatory requirements.
For additional information on ensuring your system meets legal standards, visit our off-mains drainage services page.
Rely on Boxall Ward for expert management of off-mains drainage regulations, ensuring the protection of Eastleigh’s environment for future generations.
Septic Tank Installation and Replacement in Totton
Are you looking for professional septic tank replacement and installation services in Totton?
While septic tanks are typically dependable, they have a finite lifespan and can develop issues over time. Ageing tanks often face structural challenges, leading to failures such as leaks or improper wastewater containment. When this happens, untreated sewage can seep into the surrounding soil, resulting in environmental harm and violating the General Binding Rules set out by the Environment Agency.
Additionally, recent changes to regulations, particularly the 2020 septic tank discharge laws, require careful consideration. As of 1st January 2020, any septic tank that discharges into a watercourse—whether it’s a stream, river, pond, ditch, or lake—must be replaced with a compliant sewage treatment plant. For further information on how the 2020 Septic Tank Rules could impact your property, refer to our detailed guide outlining these new requirements.
At Boxall Ward, we specialise in providing high-quality septic tank replacement and installation services, tailored to the needs of clients in Totton. Our expert team is highly experienced in septic system maintenance and remains up-to-date with all relevant regulations, ensuring your system stays both compliant and eco-friendly.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you maintain a safe and compliant sewage system for your Totton property.
Septic Tank Repairs Totton
If you have a previously installed sewage treatment system, cesspit, septic tank or, other form of wastewater storage, which requires attention please contact us in the first instance:
Septic Tank Survey Totton
For thorough septic tank surveys in Totton, rely on Boxall Ward. Our experienced team carries out detailed inspections to evaluate the condition and performance of your septic tank system.
We identify any structural concerns and assess environmental compliance, offering you comprehensive reports to assist in making informed decisions about maintenance or replacement. With our customised services, you can be confident that your septic tank in Totton will operate efficiently and comply with all relevant regulations.
Contact us today to schedule your septic tank survey and ensure peace of mind for your property in Totton.
Contact us today for expert septic tank surveys and personalised advice to suit your specific needs.
Groundworks Totton
In Totton, we provide comprehensive groundworks services. Our skilled team specialises in a wide variety of groundworks projects, including excavation, landscaping, drainage, and more.
Whether you’re undertaking a residential, commercial, or industrial project, we offer bespoke solutions tailored to your specific needs. With a strong emphasis on excellent craftsmanship and keen attention to detail, we ensure your groundworks project is completed efficiently and to the highest standards of quality.
Get in touch with us today for expert septic tank surveys and personalised guidance to meet your individual requirements.
Certified Installers Totton
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All Areas We Serve in Hampshire
If your area isn’t listed, we can still do the work – just call us on 01903 815 377 and we’ll be delighted to dicsuss your needs and our solution.
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West Sussex | East Sussex | Surrey | Hampshire | Kent
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Totton Mains Drainage FAQ
In order for wastewater to be taken away from your property, it will be connected either to a network of pipes leading to a main sewer, or to its own private drainage system, also known as off mains drainage. These properties are typically situated in more rural locations where a connection to a main sewer is not possible.
Your sewage treatment plant has to be 5 metres away from trees, fences and hedges, 10 metres away from a watercourse or stream, and 50 metres away from any lake or foreshore. Last but not least, it has to be 7 metres away from your housing and 4 metres away from a wall or a building.
Areas we serve include: West Sussex, East Sussex, Hampshire, the New Forest, Surrey, Kent, Berkshire and parts of Wiltshire and Dorset. If you are unsure whether we cover your area, please contact us and we’ll be happy to advise.
There are three different types of tanks:
- Septic Tanks
- Cesspits
- Sewage Treatment Plants
Septic tank:
A septic tank does not have any mechanical parts, and it doesn’t perform any ‘treatment’ of the waste. Instead, the waste enters the tank from the property, then separates into three different layers. The middle layer of separated waste water then leaves the tank, typically into a soakaway system.
A soakaway system is typically a network of slotted or perforated pipes, which allow the waste water to percolate through the sub soils without causing a pollution.
The remaining contents of the tank are then removed at regular intervals by a tank emptying company.
Cesspit:
A cesspit is literally just a holding tank for the waste from your property. Waste goes in and stays there until the tank is emptied. There is no treatment of the waste that goes in. A cesspit will need emptying on a regular basis.
Sewage Treatment Plant:
A sewage treatment plant is the most modern form of off mains drainage tank.
Powered by an electricity supply, a sewage treatment plant provides treatment of the waste. This means that the waste water that leaves the tank is cleaner than that which would come from a septic tank. For this reason, it is allowed for a sewage treatment plant to discharge straight to a ditch or watercourse. An STP will also require emptying, but not as regularly as a cesspit.
Septic Tank: approx. every 3 years.
Cesspit: between every 6 weeks to every 12 months, depending on usage.
Sewage Treatment Plant: approx. once every 12 -18 months.
The manufacturers’ guarantee gives the lifespan of 25 years
No, all will need emptying at some point.
If you’re installing a new septic tank in a domestic or commercial property, you will need planning permission from your local authority. If you’re simply replacing an old one, however, there’s no need to seek further permission.
Government’s General Binding Rules.
You can read more about planning permission for drainage systems on the official Planning Portal.
The installation of new sewage treatment plants and associated drainage. We also specialize in all forms of groundworks.
From single house applications to multi-user commercial sites, we undertake all aspects of the installation from system design, excavations, electrical installation through to final landscaping.
We offer a tailored annual service agreement to provide scheduled service visits and call-out cover in the event of a problem.
South East UK: Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Sussex, Kent (South of the M25)
We have over 30 years’ experience in the drainage industry.
We are a relatively small, family run firm, and like to think we give a very personal service to our customers. Giving genuine advice without pressure to purchase.
Yes, all our installations are carried out to the very highest standards and fully comply with Building Control and Environment Agency requirements. All installations are completed using the government’s General Binding Rules https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/small-sewage-discharges-in-england-the-general-binding-rules/general-binding-rules-for-small-sewage-discharges-ssds-with-effect-from-2-october-2023
Certainly, we have installed a number of bespoke tanks which have had to be customized due to a lack of space or access issues.
All our tanks are installed to the correct manufacturers’ recommendations, surrounded in concrete with all the drainage laid to the correct fall for the site on a bed of 10mm shingle. An on-going service contract is offered with all new installations.
Call the office on 01903 815377 (or email on enquiries@boxallward.co.uk) and speak to our office staff who will be able to take your details. We can then arrange for Andrew Boxall to visit your site and discuss your specific requirements. After his visit a quote will be produced to provide a solution to your needs.
This is part of the annual service agreement. If the client does not have a service agreement we can attend as a one-off call-out for a fee. We work 5 days a week – Mon-Fri and commit to attend an emergency within 48 hours of the initial call.
