Disclaimer

SepticSorted provides general information about septic tanks and off-mains drainage in the UK to help homeowners understand the topic. It is not professional advice.

No advice and no verdict

Nothing on this site is a definitive ruling on your particular system or property. We do not assess individual systems or tell you whether yours meets any specific requirement — only a qualified specialist who has surveyed your property can speak to your situation. Rules also change over time, and we cannot promise every page is fully up to date at the moment you read it.

England-focused

Our guidance is written for England. The rules differ in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland — if your property is outside England, check with the relevant national regulator.

Third-party specialists

We introduce homeowners to independent drainage specialists but we do not carry out the work ourselves and are not responsible for it. Always make your own checks before engaging a firm.

External links

Where we link to other websites, including gov.uk and the Environment Agency, we are not responsible for their content.