Septic tanks
For dwellings without mains drainage, Septic Tanks provide a traditional solution to sewage disposal needs. Sewage enters the Septic Tank into a settlement chamber, allowing solid waste (sludge) to sink and liquid to rise to the surface. The surface liquid makes contact with oxygen and the organic matter starts to break down biologically. This liquid still contains sewage but in small enough particles to be carried through the discharge outlet and into the ground (soakaway).
Why do I need a septic tank?
Basic Septic Tanks only partially treat sewage and discharge effluent of low quality. Many authorities in the UK prohibit their use. More advanced products available from Southern Drainage and Water offer a much higher level of effluent quality, but in all instances a Sewage Treatment Plant should be considered as the first option.
Septic Tanks may be installed (subject to consent) in applications where:
- Soil is of suitable porosity.
- Installation complies with Building Regulations (Approved Document H).
- The installation will not contaminate any ditch, stream or other watercourse.
Features & Benefits
- Internal baffle design within the tank aids separation and retention of solids, improving the effluent quality thus providing a long life to the soakaway.
- Made from composite GRP – strong, light, chemically resistant and watertight.
- Press moulded shape provides wide, squat, form which makes the tank easy to install and handle.
- Stable base for storage.
- Shackles are provided to aid lifting and positioning within the excavation.
- All unit volumes are designed in accordance with the recommendations given in BS 6297: 1983.
- The manufacturing process minimises styrene emissions and reduces waste – all the better for our environment.
Premier Tech Aqua Septic Tanks
Premier Tech Aqua Septic tanks are manufactured with two chambers offering primary settlement of wastewater and sewage allowing further settlement before discharge of treated material to a soakaway.
Key Features
- Available in any diameter up to 4m and up to 275,000 litres
- Choice of inlet/outlet pipework configurations
- Full specification and discharge consent advice for information on environmental regulations available via a team of technical engineers
- For full details of the Subsoil Porosity Test requirements for soakaway drain requirements, and for sizing call us today to arrange a site visit
