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Septic tank Soakaway ...
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sujsuj
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Property I am planning to buy got Septic Tank Insytalled in 1980s & been told its Soakawy to near by geen field.
Solicitor now says the septic tank drains to a soakaway is NOT permitted . Looking at different websites soakaway or a drainage field were options. I
I have happy to take that liability at later stage after buying the property. So whats options I have to go ahead with this purchase now..?
What instruction I should give to my solicitor on that basis..?
Solicitor now says the septic tank drains to a soakaway is NOT permitted . Looking at different websites soakaway or a drainage field were options. I
I have happy to take that liability at later stage after buying the property. So whats options I have to go ahead with this purchase now..?
What instruction I should give to my solicitor on that basis..?
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Your solicitor is wrong to say that they are not permitted. Yes, the rules tightened up in Jan this year, but provided there is no outflow into a watercourse, or causing environmental damage, and the system is longstanding, it's fine.New tanks and soakaways however must comply with much more stringent rules.And of course the tank may be old and leaking, or the pipes leading to it, or on towards the soakaway may be partly/wholly blocked, or broken by tree roots etc. And the soakaway itself may have failed, so just as with the house itself, you'd be wise to get the tank and soakaway inspected. eg
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