Soakaway question - Ok under concrete?

[nic38318]

Hello all, sorry if i appear thick but have to ask this question. I have inherited a house and have sold it only to find on the survey that the soakaway runs directly into a very small trickle of a stream on a neighbouring farmers land.

I have been advised by a waste company that I can install a biodisc treatment plant and apply for consent which will take in excess of 3mths and cost a lot of money! OR resite the soakaway on my drive next to the septic tank under concrete. This way is a lot cheaper but is this possible? Where does it soakaway to? Would this then pass a survey inspection? Sorry for all the questions & thanks in advance for any replies...

[lutonlagerlout]

whats the problem with rainwater running into a stream??
its hardly toxic is it and it helps the farmer irrigate his land
unless theres a problem leave well alone IMHO
cheers LLL

[nic38318]

The problem with the present soakaway is that its from the septic tank directly into a small stream which ive been told is illegal. Ive been advised to resite the soakaway on my land next to the septic tank at the end of the driveway. This will then be concreted over.
A local waste company will be doing the work so they should know if this is ok. Right? Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks

[lutonlagerlout]

ahh you didnt say it was from a septic tank.
usually this water is taken via slotted pipes and allowed to drain naturally into the ground,but i take it with a stream adjacent the water table must be quite high,so this may not be feasable
i would definately get 3 quotes for the work involved then you can compare prices
cheers LLL

[nic38318]

Thanks LLL. Have got 2 quotes so far but over a thousand quid difference!! I know cheapest isnt always best though so waiting for 3rd quote and will decide then.

[Dave_L]

Might be an idea to post up the quote specs and perhaps the prices - then you'll be fully armed