JLM Posted November 27 Share Posted November 27 Hello South Devon resident - has anyone had a survey to confirm domestic tank complies with new binding rules? Klargester 3,864 litre tank installed 1983/1984, no problems with either tank or soak away, inspected and emptied annually. Having trouble finding someone to carry out this survey; 2 reputable local drainage companies don't offer this service. I presume because the new rules are complex? Any recent relevant experience of this very welcome, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted November 27 Share Posted November 27 My experience is that septic tanks are fine till you try and sell the property and you have to switch to a treatment plant Our neighbor is having exactly this issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crooksey Posted November 29 Share Posted November 29 You only need to replace a septic tank if you discharge to a watercourse (or anything other than a drainage filed). Trouble is many solicitors scare buyers as they (and the buyers) aren't really too clued up on non-mains drainage. You can still install new septic tanks today. If you are selling, I would recommend saying to your solicitor you will get the tank emptied and jetted before the sale completes and provide evidence. If its been in and working since 1983, you have no issues (unless you discharge to a watercourse etc). Also I would state how often tank is emptied and provide evidence of it, compared to waste water costs these days, its actually cheaper to have a tank/treatment plant on a monthly basis than it is to have a mains connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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