Consultation on reform of the regulatory system to control small sewage discharges from septic tanks and small sewage discharges. Supporting document 1: The Environment Agency's enforcement approach for small sewage discharges (consultation closed)
Publication Year
2014
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Views are sought to simplify the control of small domestic sewage discharges from septic tanks and small sewage treatment plants. The aim is to reduce administrative burden for those rural properties that are not connected to the main sewerage network and apply risk based approach to prevent pollution, protect public health, improve drinking water supply and protect sensitive habitats. This supporting document presents the Environment Agency's enforcement approach to complying with the environmental permitting regulations, how to check that SSDs are operating correctly and what happens if there is a problem.
Document History
The consultation closed 10 June 2014. The consultation package comprises: consultation letter, consultation document, this supporting document 1 - The Environment Agency's enforcement approach to small sewage discharges and supporting document 2 - Additional information. Summary of responses and Government response published October 2014.
Publisher Information
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is a UK Government department. They are committed to tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and work to secure a healthy, resilient, productive and diverse natural environment. This work has formerly been carried out by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Department of the Environment.
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