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Septic Tank Drainage Fields and Soakaways

17th March 2016 by D J Wilkinson with 0 Comments

What are septic tank drainage fields?

Septic tank drainage fields are an integral part of a septic system. Often incorrectly called soakaways, a drainage field is much more than just a soakaway. A drainage field is a specifically designed arrangement of perforated pipework, laid in trenches to allow the effluent to filter into the ground. They are designed to ensure aerobic contact between effluent and the subsoil. Drainage fields need to be designed to individual requirements taking into consideration ground conditions, flows, property boundaries and many more factors.

Septic Tank Problems?

5th March 2016 by D J Wilkinson with 0 Comments

Do you have septic tank problems?

Septic tank problems such as blocked soakaways, collapsed tanks or systems that are just old and not working can be a real headache if you don’t understand. DJ Wilkinson can help you and give you friendly advice on all of your off mains drainage problems.

Septic Tank Regulations

4th March 2016 by D J Wilkinson with 0 Comments

Do you know what the septic tank regulations are?

The Environment Agency changed the regulations to simplify the laws controlling small sewage discharges from septic tanks and small sewage treatment plants in England. New regulations The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2014 came into effect in January 2015.

The General Binding Rules set out the conditions in the regulations that allow a septic tank or sewage treatment plant to be used without an environmental permit.

As an operator of a septic tank or sewage treatment plant if you don’t you comply with the General Binding Rules you still need a permit. If you require a permit and do not have one enforcement action will be taken against you.

Equestrian Surface Drainage

15th February 2016 by D J Wilkinson with 0 Comments

Problems with equestrian surface drainage?

The drainage system of an equestrian surface, manege or riding arena is without doubt the most important thing to get right!

There is no point paying for an expensive surface if the drainage and below ground construction is poorly carried out. A poorly drained surface will lead to surfaces being frozen during the winter, water logged in the spring and autumn and generally un-rideable in the times in between. A well constructed arena will have drainage consisting of a series of trenches containing perforated pipe surrounded in a clean aggregate and geotextile membrane to ensure that water is drained quickly and cleanly from the arena surface. There are various ways to do this and it usually depends on the ground conditions involved.

Percolation Test

12th February 2016 by D J Wilkinson with 0 Comments

What is a percolation test?

A percolation test is a test to determine the absorption rate of soil for surface water soakaways or septic drainage fields. There are two common types of percolation test, they are different and not to be confused.

Landscaping – Raised Planting Beds

12th February 2016 by D J Wilkinson with 0 Comments

DJ Wilkinson offers a full range of landscaping services. Our small team ensures we provide a unique, professional and quality service. A recent project was for a private homeowner that wanted to turn a small piece of wasted ground into a new gardening area.

Private pumping station adoption?

11th February 2016 by D J Wilkinson with 0 Comments

What is happening?

Due to the changes in legislation, from 1 October 2016 all eligible private pumping stations will transfer to your local water company. This means the water company will be responsible for the servicing and maintenance of these stations including the running costs.

Buying or selling a house with a septic tank?

10th February 2016 by D J Wilkinson with 0 Comments

Buying or selling a house with a septic tank?

If you are buying or selling a property with a septic tank, sewage treatment plant or domestic pumping station you need to be aware of the risks involved.

New Sewer Connection – Warwickshire

3rd August 2015 by D J Wilkinson with 0 Comments

DJ Wilkinson have successfully completed another new sewer connection for a developer in Warwickshire. The project involved completing a new foul and surface water sewer connection.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for advice on:-

Section 106 applications
Section 50 licences
New sewer connections
All drainage and groundwork enquiries

DJ Wilkinson Ltd

Tagged: Oxfordshire

What are septic tank drainage fields?

Do you have septic tank problems?

Do you know what the septic tank regulations are?

Problems with equestrian surface drainage?

What is a percolation test?

What is happening?

Buying or selling a house with a septic tank?