Foul Drainage Report Leads to New STP at Rural Farmhouse
A pre-purchase foul drainage report at a rural farmhouse identified a non-compliant septic tank. WCI Consulting Engineers specified the right replacement and the buyers completed their purchase with a clear compliance pathway.
Summary
- 8PE Solido SMART - sized for 5-bed property plus 1-bedroom annexe
- No new EA permit required - existing discharge qualifies under General Binding Rules
- Pumped discharge protects drainage function in the event of ditch flooding
Overview
The buyers of a rural farmhouse in Somerset commissioned a pre-purchase foul drainage report as part of their due diligence. The report identified the existing septic tank as non-compliant and led directly to a replacement STP being specified and installed.
The Challenge
The existing septic tank discharged to a stream – not compliant with current regulations. A replacement needed to serve the main house and a 1-bedroom annexe, totalling 7PE, with a pumped discharge to manage any risk of ditch flooding.
The WCI Solution
WCI Consulting Engineers recommended a Solido SMART 8PE STP installed adjacent to the existing septic tank with treated effluent pumped to the existing stream discharge point. As an existing discharge from a septic tank to a watercourse, the General Binding Rules permitted replacement without a new EA permit.
The Outcome
The buyers completed their purchase with a clear compliance pathway in place and the new STP installed and operational.
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