CRYSTAL Septic Tanks - Traditional 2 chamber.
Septic Tank Conversion Units - Add-on tanks which convert septic tank systems into full sewage treatment unit.

Biorock Non-Electric Septic Tank Conversion

This plant uses no electricity for the treatment process and can be added to an existing septic tank.

Septic Tank Information

Sewage treatment options - All the options for treatment and disposal of sewage.

Septic tank design - How a septic tank works.

Septic tank problems - Typical problems with septic tank systems and soakaways.

Septic Tank inspections and Surveys.

DIY Septic Tank Surveys.

Septic tank soakaways - How to design and install them.

SODIUM - Its role in septic tank soakaway failure.

Septic tank care and maintenance - How to look after your Septic Tank.

Sewage smells inside or outside the house - Smelly drains and what to do about them.

Reports and Septic Tank Surveys.

Septic Tank Additives and Bacteria.

Septic tank emptying - How to find when your septic tank needs emptying.

Can a farmer empty my septic tank system?

Septic Tank Dangers.

Septic tank permits and exemptions needed

This applies even if the septic tank is 100 years old. Without this permit, any discharge either to ground or watercourse is illegal. This Permit will only be given if the septic tank and soakaway conforms to the regulations.

WTE Ltd. provides professional septic tank and soakaway replacement, repair, installation and maintenance.

On this website you will find details and advice on any septic tank, sewage system or drainage problem you may have.

Whatever your septic tank and drainage needs, we strive to give a first class service. We supply both domestic and commercial customers with first class professional drainage services throughout the UK.

Specialist pages have been created explaining your off-mains sewage treatment options, explaining the design and operation of the septic tank and soakaway, plus what to do if you have drainage or sewage problems.

WTE is a family firm with over 30 years experience of designing, installing, repairing and replacing wastewater and septic tank systems.

All our engineers are British Water Accredited and we also have a fully qualified electrician as part of the team. WTE strives to deliver the best septic tank service in the UK.

Soakaway Solutions for failing septic tank drainfields and 'backed-up' systems

WTE offers septic tank, soakaway and drainage inspections, surveys and reports. A blocked soakaway has backed-up the septic system image The picture on the right is typical of a 'backed-up' septic tank system, with the sewage almost to the top of the tank.

We cover all of the UK and will explore all your sewage and treatment options with you to find the most suitable system for your site.

See what our customers have to say.

Surveys and Reports for homebuyers and problem sites

Because many private septic tank sewage systems throughout the world are not working properly, either through lack of maintenance or age, various laws exist to help prevent the serious environmental and human health problems they can cause.

Regulations have been set for minimum treatment standards, construction and replacement of brick, concrete and plastic septic tanks and drainfield systems. These are covered in the Building Regulations H2 and BS 6297 2007. Most solicitors require the vendor to show the status and location of the treatment system when a house is sold and many systems, particularly septic tank systems and cess pits, do not pass the survey. Septic tank systems that fail the survey have, usually, to be replaced with sewage treatment plants, but we have had a couple of sites where even this is not possible.

If you are buying a house with a septic tank, ALWAYS have an independent specialist wastewater and drainage survey done on your septic tank system before purchase. It can save you a lot of grief and money later.

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