How we replaced a non-compliant domestic septic tank

Project

septic tank replacement for a primary residence
Whitby, United Kingdom
1-week duration

Project

septic tank replacement for a primary residence
Whitby, United Kingdom
1-week duration

Challenges

regulatory compliance
desire to preserve garden space
property near a sensitive riverside ecosystem

Challenges

regulatory compliance
desire to preserve garden space
property near a sensitive riverside ecosystem

Solutions

Rewatec septic tank
6 PE Ecoflo biofilter sewage treatment plant
annual service agreement

Solutions

Rewatec septic tank
6 PE Ecoflo biofilter sewage treatment plant
annual service agreement

When a residential property owner needed to upgrade his septic system, he wanted a solution that would comply with new regulations, avoid disrupting his garden, and stand the test of time.

His rural property near Whitby had been using an outdated septic tank that discharged directly into a nearby river — a setup no longer allowed under the updated 2023 General Binding Rules.

To meet the new standards and secure peace of mind for the future, the homeowner turned to Premier Tech for a modern and discreet wastewater treatment solution.

Challenges identified during Premier Tech's initial site inspection and assessment

The client's existing septic tank was no longer compliant. Like many rural homeowners, he faced the challenge of upgrading an outdated system that discharged directly into a nearby river, which is now prohibited under environmental regulations.

During his consultation with Premier Tech, he also identified a few other priorities. He wanted to avoid using up valuable garden space with a drainage field, and he wanted a long-term solution that didn't rely on noisy components or electrical parts that could fail over time.

Premier Tech's solutions

After assessing the site, our team recommended pairing the Rewatec septic tank with the Ecoflo biofilter sewage treatment plant to meet regulations.

The Ecoflo unit was installed in a new area of the property, away from the garden, and made use of the natural slope to ensure a gravity system that uses no electricity.

Ecoflo biofilter installation by Premier Tech Water and Environment.

Ecoflo’s patented coconut husk filtering medium offered the added benefit of silent, passive treatment with no mechanical components. This made it an ideal choice for a homeowner looking for a quiet and reliable solution.

The entire project was completed in just one week.

The client also signed up for an annual service agreement with Premier Tech to protect his investment and the 10-year warranty on the coco filter.

“Straight away we knew Ecoflo would tick all the boxes. Not only does the treatment plant use zero electricity, it also creates no noise. We don’t have to worry about any mechanical and electrical items going wrong.”

Residential property owner
Whitby, UK