SEPTIC TANK MANAGEMENT POOLE, BOURNEMOUTH & DORSET

What are septic tanks?

Many rural properties have no option but to use a septic tank drainage system, which requires regular planned maintenance. Unfortunately septic tanks can be left untouched until problems occur, normally bad smells or a blockage, which might mean it's been left too late to avoid the soak away blocking up which may result in costly works needed to fix the problem.

Industry recommends that septic tanks should be emptied and inspected regularly the length of time between inspections will will depend on the size and use. A well-designed septic tank system should only require maintenance checks every 12 months, however if there is a large family living in the property the time between inspections will be shorter.

Metro Rod Dorset have several tankers to reach your property however rural your location is, to empty your Septic Tank and we dispose of the waste in the most environmentally friendly way.

We can also clean your septic tank by washing it down with a powerful hose which ensures that the septic tank is is good working order until our next visit.

New septic tank emptying regulations are due to come into force on 1st January 2020!

You cannot use soakaways (method for draining rainwater). If your current system includes a soakaway you will need to attain a permit from the Environment Agency to assess the risk to groundwater or change to a drainage field.

The new General Binding Rules have been put in place to protect surface water resources (e.g. rivers, streams etc.) from pollution caused by septic tanks and other small-scale sewage treatment plants.

It’s important that you’re aware of changing legislation, if you have a septic tank that discharges directly into a watercourse such as a river, stream, canals, ditches, surface water drains or any other type of watercourse then it must be replaced or upgraded by 2020. Your septic tank must meet the new standards:

• Replacing – must use a sewage treatment plant with a full BS EN 12566-3 Certification
• Redirected – discharge to a watercourse must be stopped and diverted to a drain field that is constructed to the British Standard BS6297 2007.
• Be CE marked.
• Documentation proving your tank has a British Standard Certificate of compliance.
• Be on the British Water list of approved equipment for BS EN 12566-1.

These new rules have been put in place to protect surface water resources, e.g. rivers, streams etc, from pollution caused by septic tanks and other small-scale sewage treatment plants. If you have a septic tank that discharges directly into a watercourse such as a river, stream, canal, ditch, surface water drain or any other type of watercourse then it must be replaced or upgraded by 2020.

Click here for more information on these changes.

Pre-planned Maintenance

We provide a pre-planned maintenance service where we schedule in the emptying of your septic tank in advance, so no need for you to think about getting in touch with us as we will give you a ring a short while before your next septic tank maintenance is due.

With a free site survey, our professional and experienced engineers can visit your site and advise on the best course of action.

We offer many services to both domestic & commercial clients, no job is to big or small. We have the equipment & expertise to make sure you or your business is free from any drainage problems you may have, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!

• Blocked Drains
• Drain Repair
• Drain Surveys & Sewer Inspection
• Pre-Planned Maintenance
• Septic Tank Management
• Tanker Services
• Gutter Clearance

Talk to your local Metro Rod specialist

We are always happy to arrange a free site assessment and no obligation quotations for any work you might need. Alternatively, you can call our emergency hotline number on 0800 66 88 00

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