Where is my foul water drain?

The foul water from your property either drains into the main sewer or, if your property is not attached to a main sewer line, it drains into a septic tank. Surface Water: is water that is fairly clean. Surface water includes rainwater runoff from roofs, gutters, pond overflows, French drains, and driveways.

How do I find out if my property has a soakaway?

If you’re wondering ‘how can I tell if I have a soakaway? ‘, simply follow the rainwater pipes down from the side of your house into your garden. If they lead to a slightly lowered area where your lawn dips, there’s a chance you have a soakaway installed.

What is foul water drainage?

What is Foul Water Drainage? Put basically, Foul Drainage is the system of pipework that carries waste water away from a bathroom, kitchen or utility room. For all properties connected to mains drainage, foul sewers will eventually transfer the contents of the drainage system to a local sewage treatment plant.

What does a soak away look like?

They look like a series of perforated pipes laid in trenches in an area of land around your property, usually your garden or a field. The area around these pipes will then be covered over, usually with stones or gravel and turf, with the treated foul water being discharged into this land.

How far should a soakaway be from the house?

2 – How Far Away From the House Must it be Located? The regulations state that a rainwater soakaway must be located at least five metres from the wall of a building and at least two and a half metres from a boundary.

Can I run surface water into a foul drain?

Surface water must not be discharged into a foul drain or sewer.

Are soakaways legal?

Most historic systems discharge to a soakaway, which is basically just a hole in the ground filled with rubble. This does not allow for the proper treatment of effluent which is why it is now illegal. If you are unsure we can come out free of charge and have a quick look.