Copus Woods - Older Properties & Barn Conversions in Devon

DO YOU HAVE A SEPTIC TANK?

IF YOU DO, NOW IS THE TIME TO CONTACT THE ENVIRONMENT AGENCY.

Most of us who live in the country don't have the benefit of mains drainage and need to be a bit more careful about what we flush away.  We do benefit from greatly reduced water rates as a result though!

Private drainage includes cess pits, septic tanks and sewage treatment systems.  If you have a sepic tank or sewage treatment system you will need to register with the Environment Agency for an environmental exemption permit by the end of this year.  This matters however old the system is.  If you don't register, your system will be classified as illegal and the maximum fine for any pollution will be set at £20,000.

Another bureaucratic regulation perhaps, but at least this one is free to most private householders and it will enable the Authority to have a much more efficient record of private drainage systems.

To find out more about registration, visit the Enviroment Agency website.  The form is fairly simple and they reckon it can be completed in 8 minutes!

STOP PRESS!  12TH SEPTEMBER 2011.  The Environment Agency has suspended the requirement to register in England pending further discussions with government, although voluntary registration is being accepted.