Reedbed Project Shortlisted For National Award

Domestic Application

A project at a sewage treatment works has been shortlisted for two national awards.

The Somerton Reedbed Project, which removes phosphorous through biochemical reactions between waste water, metal-rich materials and reeds, has been shortlisted in the Green Business Awards in the Green Technology category, which recognises initiatives or products which deliver sustainability benefits.

The scheme has also been shortlisted for a Green Apple Environmental Award, an international campaign which promotes environmental best practice around the world.

Excessive levels of phosphorus in watercourses cause an imbalance in the natural ecosystem, promoting excessive algal growth and devastating aquatic life. The trial at Wessex Water's Somerton sewage works commenced in 2010 to find a sustainable way to remove phosphorus from treated sewage effluent.

Currently, in order to meet strict legal requirements, the firm removes phosphorus from waste water using a traditional process which involves costly chemicals transported from Eastern Europe and South America. The treated effluent is then returned to rivers.

Now a modified reedbed with a different substrate removes phosphorus without the use of additional chemicals or energy.
At Septic Tank Supplies we offer domestic reed beds for secondary treatment after sewage treatment plants.
For more information on reed beds please check out our website or call us on 01923 261660

EN-12566-3 2005 Explained

EN12566-3 2005 is the new customary certificate for sewage treatment plants that are sold within Europe. The construction of products Regulations from 1991 now state that any sewage treatment plant that are sold within the EU must have the subsequent specifications -

1)  Should be a hundred per cent watertight

2)  The sewage treatment plant has to be structurally sound 

3)  Must have the correct capacity to hold waste water for an enough time before needing to be emptied. This allows a maximum period of time for the sewage to be treated, for this reason the discharge will be cleaner and therefore more environment friendly.

All of these necessities are complying with the British Environment Agency commandments, which is not optional. All manufacturers and suppliers in the United Kingdom need to be able to prove that the sewage treatment plant that they sell are compliable with the regulation set out by the British Environmental Agency. If a sewage treatment plant has not been tested to EN12566-3 2005 you should stay well clear as the Environmental Agency will not allow this system to be installed and if found out would be well in their right to issue a very large fine.

The British Standard Institute  said that they only want sewage treatment plants with a EN12566-3 2005 Certificate on the United Kingdom market.  The Environment Agency have also said that only sewage treatment plants that have the EN 12566-3 2005 Certificate are allowed to obtain the Environment Agency Exemption Certificate which you have to apply for.

Because these restrictions apply to all of Europe you will be unable to import an inferior sewage treatment plant from mainland Europe. 

Although the EN 12566-3 has very high guidelines and tests, it requires only a percentage reduction of the sewage effluent and therefore it does not guarantee that the final effluent will please the Environment Agency consent standards that must be satisfied, because of this at Septic Tank Supplies we are happy to offer a wide range of sewage treatment plants all certificated to EN 12566-3 2005.

For more information on the sewage treatment plants we can offer at Septic Tank Supplies, please contact us on 01923 261660

Granular Backfill Sewage Treatment Plants

The new era of sewage treatment plants has arrived!

Sewage treatment plants have always needed to be installed in a concrete sorround since there invention adding considurably to the cost of installation.

Now the new era of sewage treatment plants has arrived allowing for a shallower installation and no need for a concrete base or sorround.

At Septic Tank Supplies we are able to offer Two manufactures brands;

• Tricel Uk
• Marsh Ensign

Both the Tricel and Marsh systems are half the height as the standard sewage treatment plants on the market so are ideal for hard rock or wet sites.

For more information on shallow sewage treatment plants please take a look at our website - www.septictank-supplies or call our office 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

Drainage Supplies and Services

Septic Tank Supplies

 

Here at Septic Tank Supplies we have many years experience in the drainage industry, in both the domestic and commercial sectors. We have a great knowledge and understanding of all the major drainage manufacturers and are happy to offer their full product ranges at discounted rates.

Septic Tank Supplies offer free impartial advice on all your drainage requirements and ensure you are getting the best quality products at the cheapest prices available. Having worked for one of the biggest manufactures in the Uk for several years we are able to offer great advice on all your drainage questions.

We pride ourselves on our pricing structure and our customer service, before, during and after an installation. Septic Tank Supplies are a family run business, so we have much more flexibility when it comes to pricing which makes us the most cost effective drainage supplier in the United Kingdom.

Septic Tank Supplies are able to offer a wide range of choice as we supply no fewer than 10 UK drainage manufacturers products ranging from;

Septic Tanks Shallow Septic Tanks Marsh Sewage Treatment Plants Klargester BioDisc Rainwater Harvesting Zoeller Pump Stations Pipe Fittings and Smaple Chambers Septic Tank Supplies are also in a position to carry out free site visits across the whole of the United Kingdom by either ourselves or an area manager of the manufacturer's product you are interested in. For further information on our full product range please take a look at our website - www.septictank-supplies.co.uk or call us on 01923 261660

Septic Tank Sizing Help

If you are in need of a septic tank you will most certainly need septic tank sizing help and that's where we can assist you. Here at Septic Tank Supplies we have more experience than we care to remember within the drainage industry which means we can pass on our experience to you.

Why should you use our services?

• Products - We only provide approved and certified septic tanks for your use which are under the EN12566-3 certification so you will have peace of mind on the quality of your product.
• Service - We love the field we work in and that's why we include a free site visit to your premises to help advise you on the correct size of septic tank that should be installed.
• Price - Here at Septic Tank Supplies we pride ourselves on being one of the most reasonably priced suppliers within the market and we will also provide a further 1% discount on your septic tank if you pay via debit card.

If you need septic tank sizing help then we are your 'go to' company. If you wish to deal with a company who make sure all of their products fall within the Environmental Agency EPP2 Regulations then we would love to assist you.

For septic tank sizing help please feel free to contact us to arrange your free site visit on 01923 261660

UNI:GEM Septic Tank Converter

Septic Tank Supplies are happy to offer Marshes newest Sewage treatment plant package plant.

The UNI:GEM unit can be retrofitted to existing septic tanks and failing sewage treatment plants saving hundreds of pounds on purchasing new systems and installing new soakaways.

Installing the UNI:GEM will give you a superior discharge standard which can be designed to suit most discharge requirements from the local water company or Environment Agency.

The Uni:Gem range is designed in engineered glass fibre moulds, to provide the optimal conditions for the formation of biomass for the breakdown of raw sewage. The result of the process will meet current UK legislation together with the future EN standard EN12566-6 Marsh Industries is at the fore front of product develop in the sewage and effluent treatment industry. 

A minimum effluent quality of 20:30:20 should be achieved.

Septic Tanks

Septic Tanks are commonly used in rural areas where properties aren’t connected to sewage pipes. 

A Septic Tank is an onsite sewage facility which decomposes the waste that is discharged into the tank.  Septic Tanks generally consist of a tank of between 2800 and 7500 litres which in turn is attached to a wastepipe.  A septic tank allows the solid waste to settle at the bottom and the liquid then flows out into the ground where the bacteria in the soil completes’ the treatment process. Your septic tank filters any excess sludge that is in the liquid before it leaves the tank. Most domestic septic tanks can build up a years worth of sludge before it needs to be dealt with.   

Septic Tank Supplies are market leaders who offer Septic Tanks to suit every properties needs. It is essential that the right size Septic Tank is used for the amount of occupants in a building. For a household of four people a Septic Tank of 2800 litres would be more than sufficient to deal with all the waste produced, whereas a property with up to fourteen people would need a 4600 litre tank. 

The experienced team at Septic Tank Supplies have been helping private and commercial properties alike for many years.  By discussing your individual needs they are able to ensure that the most sufficient Septic Tank is installed for your property needs.

To find out more visit the Septic Tank Supplies website or contact us on 01442 865708 

Sewage Treatment Plants Explained

Sewage Treatment Plants
(Wastewater Treatment Plants)

Domestic sewage treatment plants have been in the UK for around 25 years, One of the first being the Klargester BioDisc which was first introduced back in 1974.


Sewage treatment plants are used in areas where there is no mains drainage and are used to convert raw sewage effluent into a purer state. This means that the sewage effluent from your sewage treatment plant can legally be discharged into lakes, rivers, soil and streams with permission from the Environmental Agency.

How the sewage treatment plant works.

All household waste from sinks, baths, showers and toilets leave the property and enter into the sewage treatment plant.

1) The first compartment is where all the sewage waste enters.  It is called the primary holding tank.
From this first compartment all the liquid slowly drains off into the second compartment.
The majority of the solid waste remains in this first compartment.
Because of this, the sewage treatment will need desludging at frequent intervals, usually sewage treatment plants are designed to give one year’s storage in domestic applications.
2) The second compartment of the sewage treatment plant is where the treatment process begins.
It is here that all the micro biological organisms live.  Over time they break down the sewage effluent.  From here the sewage effluent is discharged into the third compartment.
3) The third compartment is where the treated effluent is discharged from the sewage treatment plant into your desired location.

Sewage treatment plants are much preferred and more likely to be accepted by the Environmental Agency to the common septic tank due to the treatment of the waste water leaving the system. The treated effluent from sewage treatment plants are up to 98% cleaner than raw sewage and therefore environmentally friendly.

Septic tanks act only as a holding tank for the solid waste and no treatment is achieved in the system itself, thus the Environmental Agency prefer the installation of a sewage treatment plant.

Sewage treatment plants work by one of two ways;

The most common would generally have an air compressor above ground which pumps air into the sewage treatment plant. The biomass (bacteria) which breaks down the sewage needs oxygen to live and aids in the digestion process.

The second way is feeding the oxygen into the sewage treatment plant without the need of an external air compressor. This is done by using rotating discs inside the tank to act as a medium for supporting the bacteria which carries out the aerobic treatment process. As the internal discs rotate it draws air into the system.

For more advice on sewage treatment plants or Environmental Agency Discharge consent please contact us on 01923 261660 or via email

Find Us On Yell.co.uk

You can now find Septic Tank Supplies on Yell.co.uk


With all the links to our sites;

• Ebay Shop
• Septic Tank Supplies
• Prestige Drainage

http://www.yell.com/b/GB+Drainage+Solutions+Ltd-Tank+Suppliers+and+Installers-Abbots+Langley-WD50BP-7008843/index.html

NEW EBAY SHOP

Septic Tank Supplies are happy to announce they have now opened a shop on EBay as well as there other two sites;

Septic Tank Supplies

Prestige Drainage

We Offer fantastic savings on off mains drainage products such as;

• Septic Tanks & Shallow Septic Tanks
• Sewage Treatment Plants
• Reed Beds
• Cesspools
• Silage Tanks
• Rainwater Harvesting

Useful Links When Dealing With Sewage

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sewage_treatment

http://www.euwfd.com/html/sewage_treatment.html

http://www.britishwater.co.uk/Wastewater_Treatment/Certified_Sewage_Treatment_Plants.aspx

http://www.britishwater.co.uk/water_treatment/water_treatment_in_the_home.aspx