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Info & advice |
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Compendium | online compendium of sanitation systems and technologies: septic tanks |
DJ Wilkinson | a brief history of septic tanks |
Environment Agency | greywater for domestic users: an information guide |
EPA (US) | homeowner’s guide to septic systems |
Irish Housing Dept. | technical guidance on drainage and waste water |
National Environmental Services Center (US) | septic system resources |
Nature | secret history of ancient toilets |
Pipeline | maintaining your septic system – a guide for homeowners |
Wikipedia | entry for septic tanks |
Regulations |
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Dept of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs | regulations Northern Ireland |
EPA (Ireland) | Code of Practice: Wastewater Treatment Systems for Single Houses – from the Irish EPA |
Gov.uk |
Septic tanks and treatment plants: permits and general binding rules |
Natural Resources Wales | register your septic tank / package sewage treatment plant |
OFWAT | regulations for the water and sewage sector in the UK |
Pollution Prevention Guidance | PPG04 covers septic tanks, soakaways, leachfields, reed beds and compost toilets; also contains contact details for local Environment Agency branches |
SEPA | regulations Scotland |
Water Regulations UK | water regulations for the UK. includes an order form for the complete regulations |