Septic Tank Registration

Information Update

The Environment Agency has presently decided with Govt to carry out a
review to see if they can further simplify the system for small
domestic sewage systems, although the exemption is considered to be
the lightest touch way of dealing with the EU Directive. When the review is completed, it may still be a requirement to register for an exemption or some other form of notification, as they have the requirement under the EU Water Directive.

So presently the EA has suspended the requirement to registration, although they are still accepting registrations.
The review is expected to be completed in the next few weeks. If the system of notification is in some way changed, then it is normal EA policy to carry over e.g. presently accepted notifications and granted exemptions to any new system.
The EA still require septic tanks to be operated and managed correctly pending completion of the review.

To register your system and obtain a Discharge Permit Exemption, go to:

http://www.environment-gency.gov.uk/business/topics/permitting/116406.aspx

For on-line registration go down the page to: Water discharge notification -Begin the online registration process

To download the PDF form, go down to:

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/static/documents/Business/WQX001v02Aug10_e-form_Opt2_1.pdf

Save the form file to your computer. It can be filled in when opened by tabbing through the form and typing. When completed, email to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

OR 
Print off the blank form and complete in ink.
When completed send to: Environment Agency, Quadrant 2, 99 Parkway Avenue, Parkway Business Park, Sheffield, S9 4WF.