septic tank

Just had the pipe running from our septic tank replaced because of issues with our old one & I'm worried about how shallow the pipe seems to be (top is just 2 inches from surface). Is that OK? Or should it be deeper? Thanks, J

I have a septic tank 15m from the manhole cover on the terrace. I need to lay a soil pipe from the manhole cover to the septic tank. Horizontal distance from manhole to septic tank is 15m. Vertical drop is 3m. In the three pictures attached the manhole cover is by the wheelbarrow on the...

We have a 1950's property that is served by a Septic Tank, I'm certain it's the one that was installed when the property was built. It looks to be brick built as far as I can see, though can't be certain what's going on underground. I'm no expert, but it's condition worries me. It was sited in...

Hi All, Struggling to find a plumber, so tackling this myself. This is a new install (single storey) so will need waste piping all way to the exiting septic tank. Would like to run a few things by you.. Would a 'stub stack' the way forward with this? With boss pipe for the x2 40mm wastes then...

Hi, I have a septic tank and I found out my rain water and foul mix and end up in the same tank/drains. This has always been the case since I bought the property 7 years ago and since the drains were put in when the property was built. I've heard they shouldn't mix, however I bought the house...

New to the forums so hello. I hoped someone in the know could please help me with what is probably a simple question. I'm working out how much space I need for the drainage field of a new build and wondered what constitutes the drainage field area. Part H helps you work out the area needed but...