Check if you share it with neighbours. Find out where the treated liquid goes and check if there are any potential risks to nearby watercourses, boreholes or springs used for drinking water.
It’s worth finding a specialist Environment Agency registered contractor or company that deals with the maintenance of treatment plants and septic tanks. You’ll be able to find local professionals online or in the Local papers.
If you lift the manhole for your tank you should be able to see the pipes.
The drainage field should also be regularly checked as the pipes can become blocked over time.
It’s really important that you let United Utilities know if you want to connect to the mains sewerage system and that you follow the application process. Details of this can be found here
They will need to make sure the local sewer network has sufficient capacity, and that your connection is carried out in the right way to avoid problems, such as blockages or cross connections.
You can find out about the ins and outs, and apply for a connection here.
Still need further information or help? Please contact United Utilities.
