Are there offensive odours from the area of your septic tank or cesspool?

A septic tank does not treat sewage, but merely settles solids, and then allows the remaining untreated liquid to drain away. A cesspool simply contains the effluent and requires regular emptying. Both methods often result in nauseous smells.

Does your septic tank drain into a watercourse or ditch?

Some older installations may drain into a nearby watercourse or ditch, allowing untreated effluent to be discharged straight into the environment. This is illegal and you could be prosecuted.

A Titan Pollution Control Biotec® Sewage Treatment Plant fully treats the sewage. The treated effluent is of such a high standard that it is odour free and the Environment Agency – the regulator – may permit discharge directly into a watercourse

Do you have to empty your septic tank more than once a year?

If you do, this is an indication that the tank is undersized for your property and is not functioning effectively. This in turn makes it expensive to operate and can lead to solids blocking the soakaway.

Do you rarely, if ever, empty your septic tank or cesspool?

If this is the case, then your tank may be damaged and/or leaking untreated effluent into the ground and therefore polluting the surrounding property and environment.

A correctly installed Titan Pollution Control Biotec® Sewage Treatment Plant is robustly constructed from corrosion-proof GRP and will normally only require de-sludging every 12 months

Have you extended or are you planning to extend your property?

A septic tank or cesspool is designed to suit a specific number of people within a property. If this is increased then it is probable that the tank will require upgrading.

Are you planning to sell your property?

Your buyer-to-be (and their solicitor) will want to be reassured that your system is not a source of pollution, a health hazard or nuisance. When the Government introduces its long awaited ‘Sellers Pack’, there will be a legal duty on people selling homes to disclose such details.

A correctly sized, installed Titan Pollution Control Biotec® Sewage Treatment Plant is the best solution for domestic off-mains sewerage needs and will enhance the desirability of your home

Is your soakaway on a neighbouring property?

A soakaway on a neighbouring property can sometimes be the cause of a dispute. Therefore it is good practice to site your off-mains solution within your own boundaries wherever possible.

Do you share your septic tank or cesspool with other properties?

This again can be the source of disputes between neighbours and it may be desirable to have your own property self-sufficient to eliminate this problem.

A Titan Pollution Control Biotec® Sewage Treatment Plant is a more adaptable solution than a septic tank, allowing a more flexible installation to suit your individual situation

If your answer is YES to one or more of these questions the likely solution to your problem is to install a Biotec® sewage treatment plant. The Biotec® from Titan Pollution Control is the UK’s best selling package sewage treatment plant.

• Actively treats sewage before safely discharging to the environment
• Breaks down solids and pollutants using natural methods
• Complies with environmental regulations
• No offensive odours or pollution to cause problems with neighbours
• Enhances property desirability