New Rules For Using Septic Tanks & Small Sewage Treatment Plants

As of January 2015, you, as a homeowner, are now responsible for your choice, installation and maintenance of your wastewater system under a new code of practice introduced by the Environment Agency. You have a legal responsibility to minimise the impact of your sewage waste if you manage it within the bounds of your property e.g. with a septic tank or sewage treatment plant.

How to follow the rules and protect your local environment

• We strongly advise you always get expert, specialist advice when it comes to sewage waste treatment; the effluent has the potential to be both a serious health hazard and pollute the local environment if it is not properly managed. You are also at risk of prosecution if the regulations are not upheld.
• Although you no longer need to register a small domestic tank or keep five year maintenance records, your septic tank or sewage treatment plant must still be fit for purpose, comply with industry standard EN 12566, and be properly sized, installed, and maintained by an authorised person [ie. a professionally qualified installer].
• You are limited to discharging a maximum of 2,000 litres of treated sewage per day into the ground or 5,000 litres of treated sewage per day to flowing water. If you discharge more you will need a permit.
• Never neglect your wastewater system; out of sight is not out of mind! Like boilers and cars, septic tanks and sewage treatment plants need to be regularly serviced to operate efficiently.
• If you have a septic tank that discharges directly to a surface water you will need to replace or upgrade your treatment system by 1 January 2020, or when you sell your property if before this date.

How to follow the rules and protect your local environment

• We strongly advise you always get expert, specialist advice when it comes to sewage waste treatment; the effluent has the potential to be both a serious health hazard and pollute the local environment if it is not properly managed. You are also at risk of prosecution if the regulations are not upheld.
• Although you no longer need to register a small domestic tank or keep five year maintenance records, your septic tank or sewage treatment plant must still be fit for purpose, comply with industry standard EN 12566, and be properly sized, installed, and maintained by an authorised person [ie. a professionally qualified installer].
• You are limited to discharging a maximum of 2,000 litres of treated sewage per day into the ground or 5,000 litres of treated sewage per day to flowing water. If you discharge more you will need a permit.
• Never neglect your wastewater system; out of sight is not out of mind! Like boilers and cars, septic tanks and sewage treatment plants need to be regularly serviced to operate efficiently.
• If you have a septic tank that discharges directly to a surface water you will need to replace or upgrade your treatment system by 1 January 2020, or when you sell your property if before this date.

Trust the experts 

It is now more important than ever to take care when it comes to your choice of tank. At Septic Tank Supplies we can offer the following;

• initial consultation/assessment of needs
• premium products
• free site inspection
• installation by our professional accredited installers
• reliable and cost effective
• after-sales service

Despite their high efficiency rating, treatment plants don’t cost significantly more to buy and install than a septic tank and require a smaller drainage field while maintenance and running costs are relatively low. However minor the impact on the environment, any serious problem caused by a failed septic tank or sewage treatment plant can have a major impact on the finances of the system’s owner.

Septic tanks and sewage treatment plants should never be considered a fit and forget solution – regulations require that they are maintained and emptied regularly, so it is important to trust professional service team to look after your wastewater system.

Septic Tank Supplies Supply Septic Tanks To Cavendish Homes Ltd

Here at Septic Tank Supplies we are proud to be supplying off-mains drainage products including the Clearwater septic tank range to Cavendish Homes Ltd.

The onion shape is the most popular septic tank in the United Kingdom to date and is highly durable and robust.

At Septic Tank Supplies we are happy to offer the most competitive rate for this unit at only £399 

The Clearwater septic tank is manufactured by Kingspan Environmental (Klargester) and is made from Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP)

We include the pedestrian duty cover and frame free of charge.

The Clearwater septic tank comes in three sizes and is suitable for individual domestic dwellings up to a large family house.

EPP2 Certified Products, Click here to find out more

 

Capacity (Litres)	No. People (2001/head/day	Diameter (mm)	Inlet Level to Base (mm)
2800	4	1905	1565
3800	10	2070	1795
4600	14	2080	2035

Welcome to Cavendish Park Homes

The Cavendish Group are committed to providing quality and value with a wealth of experience and knowledge of this increasingly popular lifestyle choice.  With  over 20 parks  nationwide  we have  locations  and homes to suit most customer’s needs.

Klargester Spare Parts

At Septic Tank Supplies we specialise in sewage treatment plants, package pump systems, oil separators, grease traps and rainwater harvesting systems.

Whether you have a septic tank, sewage treatment plant, rainwater harvesting system or pump station, we offer various service plans to provide you with peace of mind that the system will operate and function with the minimum amount of hassle.

We recommend that no matter which brand or model of septic tank or sewage treatment system you have, it is checked and maintained regularly. Preventative maintenance is protecting your investment and your environment to avoid costly septic tank repair bills or even damage to the groundwater or environment. If a tank leaks or is damaged it can cause serious problems with the drainage field not to mention big inconveniences such as not being unable to flush toilets.

Extended Warranty Bond Plan

If you have bought a Klargester or Envirocare sewage treatment plant within the last 12 months or thinking of purchasing one, you can enjoy *EXTENDED WARRANTY with our Bond Plan. This plan goes one step further offering you complete re-assurance and convenience in one simple plan. This can be purchased with your product or within 12 months of installation and is subject to completion of a FREE post installation inspection (terms apply).

*Klargester models BA-BB Biodisc 10 year warranty
Klargester models 1 & 2 Biotec 5 year warranty
Envirocare models P6 & P12 5 year warranty

2,800L Cesspool - Knowsley Safari Experience

Septic Tank Supplies have dispatched a 2,800L Kingspan Cesspool to Knowsley Safari Experience

If your in the area make sure to check them out - 

For all your drainage needs contact us at www.septictank-supplies.co.uk

or call us on 01923 261660

Klargester Spare Parts

We specialise in sewage treatment plants, package pump systems, oil separators, grease traps and rainwater harvesting systems.

Whether you have a septic tank, sewage treatment plant, rainwater harvesting system or pump station, we offer various service plans to provide you with peace of mind that the system will operate and function with the minimum amount of hassle.

We recommend that no matter which brand or model of septic tank or sewage treatment system you have, it is checked and maintained regularly. Preventative maintenance is protecting your investment and your environment to avoid costly septic tank repair bills or even damage to the groundwater or environment. If a tank leaks or is damaged it can cause serious problems with the drainage field not to mention big inconveniences such as not being unable to flush toilets.

Extended Warranty Bond Plan

If you have bought a Klargester or Envirocare sewage treatment plant within the last 12 months or thinking of purchasing one, you can enjoy *EXTENDED WARRANTY with our Bond Plan. This plan goes one step further offering you complete re-assurance and convenience in one simple plan. This can be purchased with your product or within 12 months of installation and is subject to completion of a FREE post installation inspection (terms apply).

*Klargester models BA-BB Biodisc 10 year warranty
Klargester models 1 & 2 Biotec 5 year warranty
Envirocare models P6 & P12 5 year warranty

Klargester Approved Re-Seller

Septic Tank Supplies are proud to announce we are a preferred and approved reseller/stockist of all Klargester products.

There are more and more companies now advertising on the internet offering Klargester products but in fact have no buying terms with Klargester. This will lead them to offering you other manufacturers products and the company blaming high lead times and prices on Klargester, which in fact is false.

If you require a Klargester product make sure they are a Klargester approved Stockist or reseller before contacting the company concerned.

Only companies approved by Klargester will have the new Klargester approved banner on their websites.

Klargester Sigma Shallow Range

Klargester Sigma Range

Klargesters engineers have recently completed the design and testing process of their next generation shallow dig septic tank range, which will drastically reduce installation costs by up to as much as 50% of an ordianry septic tank.

The Klargester Sigma septic tank will drastically reduce the time and cost of a septic tank installation.

Features & Benefits

• Pea gravel backfill for dry sites
• EN 12566-1 approved
• Installation in hard rock areas where deep digs are not possible
• 30mm between inlet and outlet
• 0.5 and 1m neck extensions available for deeper installations

The Klargester Sigma is a stock item and is typically be available within 3 working days to any site In the UK

Klargester BioDisc

Klargester BioDisc

The only treatment plant that utilises the biological contactor (RBC) technology to produce outstanding wastewater treatment results.

For domestic properties with no access to mains drainage, the Klargester BioDisc® gives you a reliable, efficient and Eco safe solution for your sewage disposal needs.

This unit is just the job for properties where discharge is to underground irrigation, or to a local watercourse where approved by the local Regulator, and where a septic system will not meet the standards required.

Certified to European Standard EN 12566 - Part 3 - Annexe B - Performance Tests

In 2005, the Klargester BioDisc® underwent 40 weeks of stringent testing to assess its treatment efficiency as part of Klargester's commitment to meet the new European Standard for small treatment plants.After delivering exceptionally high levels of pollution removal (95%) under varying loads and conditions, the Klargester BioDisc® was awarded its Performance Certificate.

The test report also highlighted the following benefits and advantages of the BioDisc:

•         The Klargester BioDisc® operates without noise or odour.

•         Maintenance requirements are low with good access.

•         No technical or mechanical faults.

•         Low power consumption at 1.3kw/d - approx 10-14 pence per day.

•         Low sludge build up and large storage capacity.

Unique Design
 
The Klargester BioDisc® is the only packaged sewage treatment plant using Rotating Biological Contactor technology for domestic applications. This process offers low cost and high performance benefits with low carbon emissions.
 
Assured Performance

Klargester BioDisc® is a very high performance sewage treatment plant that, in standard domestic homes, will produce wastewater qualities of better than 15mg/l BOD*, 25mg/l SS and 15mg/l ammonia.

*Wastewater from sewage treatment plants contains organic materials that are decomposed by microorganisms, which make use of oxygen in the process – the amount of oxygen consumed by these organisms in breaking down the waste is known as the ‘biochemical oxygen demand’ or BOD.

Low Running Costs

Klargester BioDisc® has the lowest operational and maintenance costs of any sewage treatment plant in its field. The single home unit needs a yearly de-sludge only, the motor rating is 50 watts and routine maintenance is minimal.

Low Lifetime Costs

Lowest running costs with the quality of build and strength of the equipment - mainly the drive motor that has a much longer service life than the pumps and compressors fitted to other units - all add up to a lower lifetime cost for the Klargester BioDisc®.

Process Stability

The Klargester BioDisc® is known for its treatment performance. This is further enhanced by Klargester’s Managed Flow System, which ensures great performance by smoothing peak flows and buffering biological loads over the working day.

Dispersal

Subject to relevant authority consent and site conditions, the plant discharge can be to a watercourse or to a drainage field.

Standard Invert Options

Three standard drain invert level alternatives are available from us to match the site topography and where applicable, minimize the invert depth. The Klargester BA, BA-X and BB BioDiscs are available with 450mm, 750mm and 1,250mm inverts

BA, BA-X and BB BioDisc’s can also be fitted with an integrated pump to move waste water from point of treatment if site levels demand this.

We at Septic Tank Supplies are pleased to announce we have been chosen as a Kingspan Environmental stockist/supplier.

Having the biggest name in the sewage industry Klargester we can offer a great range of off mains drainage options to suit any application - be it small domestic right through to large commercial applications.

Being an approved supplier for Kingspan allows us to use their special approved supplier online logo - Any company not advertising this logo is not an approved supplier of the Kingspan brand.

 Having been selected as a Kingspan Environmental supplier is a great achievement for Septic Tank Supplies and we look forward to bringing great products and prices to you.

If you need a price please check out our website www.septictank-supplies.co.uk or call our friendly sales team on 01923 261660

Facebook



Septic Tank Supplies have created a new Facebook page for customers to keep up to date with all special offers and information relating to the drainage industry.

We will also be running competitions and polls for all followers (likes)

To keep track of all Septic Tank Supplies news, all you have to do is search septic tank supplies page on Facebook or follow this link

Offer Of The Month - October

At Septic Tank Supplies we like to offer our customers the best discounted drainage systems money can buy because of this we are one of the biggest distributors of septic tanks and sewage treatment plants in the United Kingdom.

This month we have the following on offer;



2,800 litre septic tank

£399 inc pedestrian cover & frame

Delivery 3 working days

Klargester Sample Chamber

Half price when bought with a Klargester/Clearwater tank

Saving £100

6 person Ensign sewage treatment plant

Shallow insatll

£1,559

Delivery 3 - 5 working days
At Septic Tank Supplies we continually change our special offers, so please take a look at our website - www.septictank-supplies.co.uk or call us on 01923 261660

Original Septic Tank



The onion shape is the most popular septic tank in the United Kingdom to date and is highly durable and robust.

At Septic Tank Supplies we are happy to offer the most competitive rate for this unit at only £399

The Clearwater septic tank is manufactured by Kingspan Environmental (Klargester) and is made from Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP)

We include the pedestrian duty cover and frame free of charge.

Dimensions for a 2,800 litre;

• 1m Invert as standard
• 2.5m High
• 1.9m Diameter

Designed and manufactured in accordance with BS 6297 and the requirements of the Building Regulations Approved Document H.

Delivery only 3 working days to any United Kingdom mainland site

If you require any further information, please contact us on 01923 261660- We will be happy  to offer our free impartial advice to any of your drainage questions.

Soakaway's



A vital part of any septic tank is its soakaway or drainage field, without this a septic tank may not be the correct option. (Sewage treatment plant or a cesspool)
Building Regulation state, soakaways should be sited so as not to have an adverse effect on the sub structure of any buildings

Apart from the Building Regulations there are various good practices regarding the positioning of a soakaway;

•    Avoid sitting within 5 metres of a road or highway.
•    Avoid sitting within 2.5 metres of a boundary.
•    Note that areas with a high water table are likely to be unsuitable.
•    Any new soakaway should not compromise existing systems.

Permeable sub-soils such as sand, along with permeable bedrock types, such as limestone, sandstone or chalk, are usually good areas to have a soakaways.
Whereas hard, igneous rocks, such as granites and basalts, and heavy soils such as clay may mean a soakaway is not going to be feasible.
There are many different type of soakaways available for septic tanks, the most common being a herringbone system.
Septic Tank Supplies are able to supply both 110mm sewage pipe and 110mm perforated pipe used in the installation of soakaways.

Design and Construction of your Soakaway
Soakaways should be always constructed with perforated pipe, and laid in trenches with the same gradient not steeper than 1:200
Pipes should be laid on a 300mm layer of shingle or medium of up to 50mm.
The trenches must be filled 50mm above perforated pipe and covered with a membrane and then filled in with soil.
The trenches for a soakaway should be between 300mm and 900mm wide with a distance of 2m between trenches.
It is recommended that an inspection chamber should be installed between the septic tank and the soakaway. (this is to make sure no solids are coming out through the outlet pipe into your soakaway)

Other Factors
Drainage fields are not to be constructed under driveways, parking areas, buildings, neartrees, dwellings, boundaries, watercourses & boreholes.

Sewage Explained

Sewage, also known as waste-water,  is water based waste that normally needs to be removed from an area.  It commonly contains physical, chemical or biological waste.  There are different types of sewage, ranging from commercial, agricultural, sanitary and surface water -waste.  Sewage is often discharged from a property through a underground drainage network.  It is then needed to be carried off to be treated before being released back into the environment. There are many different ways to treat sewage, and many countries vary their approach.

In most countries there is a national sewage system, however not all properties are connected, depending on their location.  If this is the case then you will have to install and maintain either a septic tank, sewage treatment plant or a cesspool.  Cesspools are only used as a last resort if a soak away cannot be installed.  A soak is where the treated sewage water is discharged over a large sewage area.  It consists of a network of perforated  drain pipes usually in a herringbone system, that lets the water drain naturally over a period of time back into the ground.   Most people currently prefer the sewage treatment plants, as it is better for the environment and has the option of being discharged into a watercourse with consent.

There are so many reasons we need to make sure that all forms of sewage are collected in a safe manner and then dealt with, making sure that all toxic substances are removed before the treated material is then reused. At Septic Tank Supplies we make sure all the sewage tanks we sell have been tested to the latest certification to be used in the United Kingdom.

For more information on sewage treatment or to discuss which system is best for your application please contact us on 01923 261660.

Common Rainwater Problems - Solutions



Here you will find some solutions for common Rainwater Harvesting problems you may come across;

1. Cistern doesn’t refill after flushing

• Check power supply to pump (potential power failure)
• Pressure switch failure - reset pressure switch
• If a gravity fed system check float switches have not got stuck

    2. Pump keeps switching on without toilets being flushed

• Pressure drop in pipe work - check for leaks
• If a gravity fed system check float switch has not become stuck

    3. The system does not appear to be collecting water

• Check filter has not become blocked with debris and water is getting through
• System may be full and no more water can be stored

For further advice or if looking for a new Rainwater Harvester please take a look at our website - www.septictank-supplies.co.uk or call our team on 01923 261660

Non Electric Sewage Treatment Plants

GB Drainage is now in prime postion to offer the brand new Clereflo Eco Zero energy sewage treatment plant from Conder Environmental Solutions.

In standard configuration the Clereflo Eco offers a treatment to a standard of better than 20mg/l BOD; 30mg/l SS and 20mg/l NH3 effluent quality.

The treatment plants require zero energy

Designed and tested in accordance with BSEN12566-3:2005 and sized to the British Water Code of Practice for Flows and Loads, the Clereflo ECO will serve a population range up to 12 persons.
It is suitable for residential and commercial projects where mains drainage is not available. Typical applications include single dwellings, small communities or developments, refurbishments and rural self build.
For homeowners and self-builders the key features of the new Clereflo ECO are its zero energy requirement, discreet below ground operation and the low ongoing maintenance costs.

For builders and developers, as well as being price competitive, the Clereflo ECO’s compact design offers a low-cost, easy installation process.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Zero energy
• Easy to install single tank design – reduced installation costs
• Independently tested to BSEN12566-3:2005
• Value for money
• Completely below ground installation
• Proven technology with reliable performance, over 50,000 worldwide installations
• Quiet, odourless operation
• Effluent Standard better than: 20mg/l BOD: 30mg/l SS; 20mg/l NH3
• Average effluent results under test 3.5mg/l BOD: 4.7mg/l ss: 6.2mg/l NH3
• Suitable for discharge to ground or watercourse –  subject to relevant exemption / consent / licence
• Low energy pumped discharge option for where gravity discharge is not possible

Sustainable Homes With Rainwater Harvesting

At Septic Tank Supplies we have vast experience working toward the code of sustainable homes with rainwater harvesting for inside and outside applications. (Envireaus & Raintraps)

In order to achieve 5 credits in the code for what the code calls “Wat 1” (which is mandatory for Level 5 and above), then rainwater (or grey water) recycling will be required in practice. Even for lower code levels, a rainwater recycling system used for flushing WCs etc can be specified in order to allow higher flow rates on taps etc, which might otherwise have to be reduced in order to satisfy the code and so this can be a means of balancing your preferences against increased capital cost and maintenance requirements of the code.

At Septic Tank Supplies we understand that water is a big environmental issue – droughts, reservoirs and rivers at low levels and hose pipe bans. So in a nutshell the aim of the code when it comes to water is to reduce the consumption of potable mains water in the home, and of course water recycling systems are a great way to achieve this.

F-Line flat tank - Rainwater Harvesting

GB Drainage Solutions Ltd are able to offer the unique F-Line flat tank which is the shallowest rainwater harvesting system on the market to date.

The F –Line can be used both for internal and external use i.e;

• Flushing Toilets
• Washing Machines
• Car Washing
• Plant Watering
• Irrigation

Why buy this system?

• The F - Line Rainwater Harvesting systems are based on the highest quality, rotationally moulded, one piece tanks, installed without the need for concrete, thereby minimising installation costs and supported by our long term 25 year tank guarantee.
• Minimum installation depth
• Easy and quick to install
• Small excavation pit and little earth excavation preserves your garden
• Ideal for installation in new or existing properties
• Can be installed in ground water up to tank shoulder
• Prefitted filter, Calmed inlet, and overflow siphon
• Automatic mains top up with the Rain Backup in a Box®

Easy to install

The F-line flat tank can be installed into much higher water tables than a standard round tank. If you don't know what your water table will be like in the winter, you're safer to install a flat tank.

The F-Line tanks are flat and the installation depth is 60% less than other rainwater tanks. The excavation can be up to 70% less, meaning little earth excavation.

If interested in the F-Line System please contact us on 01923 261660 or visit our website

Tricel Sewage Treatment Plants - French Market



GB Drianage Solutions Ltd are happy to offer the Tricel sewage treatment plant which was recently awarded the Agrément Certification this week. Receipt of this certificate is a proven record that the treatment capability and design of the Tricel Waste Water Treatment system meets the requirement of the French Ministry.

In accordance with regulations, only Agrément certified waste water treatment systems can be installed in France to treat effluent. Adherence of this regulation ensures that ground water is protected as waste water is adequately treated to prevent pollution.

The application process to receive Agrément Certification, involves many months of technical submittals, testing, recording and submitting treatment results along with a proven record of production and service capabilities.

Tricel Sewage Treatment Plants



The Tricel sewage treatment plant system was adopted to fulfill a need to provide exceptional wastewater treatment on sites that are unsuitable for a standard septic tank.

When BS Standards EN12566-3, was introduced only treatment systems that have received European Certification can be installed.

The waste is treated through a mechanical aeration process. The level of treatment achieved enables the effluent to be discharged into a watercourse subject to receiving the relevant consent to discharge from the local regulatory bodies such as the Environment Agency for England and Wales, Scottish Environment Agency for Scotland and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency for Northern Ireland.

Tricel was awarded the CE mark after successfully completing 9 months of rigorous testing by the certified laboratory PIA Gmbh Testing Institute for Wastewater Technology in Aachen, Germany.

Tricel  were recently awarded the Agrément Certification this week. Receipt of this certificate is a proven record that the treatment capability and design of the Tricel Waste Water Treatment system meets the requirement of the French Ministry.

Benefits;

• No internal moving parts
• Life time guarantee on the internal cleaning process
• Very low electrical consumption -  est £56 a year
• EN12566-1 European Certified
• Designed in accordance with BS6297:1983
• Low Profile, requiring a smaller excavation

Average running cost only £5 Per Month

If you have any questions or require further advice on the Tricel treatment plant please call us on 01923 261660 or visit our website