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Discharging to a ditch, stream or river? A sewage treatment plant is the standard compliant fix. We match you with up to 3 verified local specialists to install one.

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Where a septic tank discharges to surface water, or a drainage field is not viable, a sewage treatment plant produces clean effluent that can lawfully discharge to a watercourse. It is the usual answer to the 2020 General Binding Rules.

The compliant upgrade

A correctly sized, installed and serviced treatment plant meets the 2020 General Binding Rules where a septic tank discharging to surface water does not.

Typical cost

£8,000–£15,000

Fitted; varies with unit, groundworks and discharge arrangements

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Sewage Treatment Plants

When you need one

Where a septic tank discharges to surface water, or a drainage field is not viable, a treatment plant is the compliant route.

Sizing & selection

Plants are sized to population equivalent and chosen for your site, power supply and access — the right unit, not the cheapest.

Install, commission & service

Full installation and commissioning, plus an annual service plan that keeps the warranty valid and the discharge compliant.

FAQs

Sewage Treatment Plants questions

How much does a sewage treatment plant cost?

A domestic sewage treatment plant typically costs between £8,000 and £15,000 fitted, depending on the unit, groundworks and discharge arrangements.

What is the difference between a septic tank and a treatment plant?

A septic tank settles waste and relies on a drainage field; a treatment plant actively treats the wastewater to produce clean effluent that can discharge directly to a watercourse, which a septic tank cannot legally do.

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