Since the Environment Agency's 2020 update to septic tank and sewage treatment plant discharge rules, we have been working closely with several Estate Agents and Property Management companies who either maintain properties with pump stations, septic tanks or treatment plants, or they are helping to sell/rent a property with a septic tank or treatment plant. In the cases where we have been working with Estate Agents, we have found that several property sales have been held up,

The 2020 Environment Agency's Regulations and their 2015 Binding Rules means that accurately sizing a drainage field or soakaway - and providing evidence that it has been sized correctly - has never been more important. In order for a soakaway to drain away and/or treat the foul water, it is essential it's designed specifically for the ground it is in (and not the general area). Different ground permeates at different rates so the meterage of the required drainage field will

CM Environmental is committed to ensuring your treatment plant adheres to all the relevant rules. All of our representatives are fluent with the existing 2020 binding rules and requirements to help advise you accordingly, as we recognise this is a technical area that can be overwhelming. And our engineers are British Waters accredited so are classed as 'somebody competent' on the Binding Rules below. Highlighting our commitment to help, the basics for a domestic property out

The most asked question on domestic site visits for treatment plants and pump stations is, 'What will I be able to see in my garden?' This is perfectly understandable as we recognise aesthetics are very important in a garden. Several other treatment plants on the market have a huge above ground presence, but our treatment plants have discreet, ground level 600 X 600 manhole covers (that can easily be recessed and disguised) and our compressor housing which can be located up t