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A GUIDE FOR USERS OF PACKAGED WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS - BRITISH WATER WWTP FG GU-V 1.1-2020 5

06. discharge quality) and does not pollute
REGULATORY the surrounding surface and groundwater.
This is not an onerous duty as a correctly
RESPONSIBILITY designed, installed and properly
maintained system will help to provide a
Owners have a duty to ensure their final effluent for discharging that meets
Packaged Wastewater Treatment Plant these regulatory standards.
has been correctly installed and complies
with building regulations and the 07.
environmental regulator’s authorisations.
The environmental regulators are the MAINTENANCE
Environment Agency (EA) for England, the AND SERVICING
Scottish Environment Protection Agency
(SEPA) for Scotland, Natural Resources Packaged Wastewater Treatment Plants use
Wales (NRW) for Wales and Northern electricity to power pumps or a motor which
Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) for artificially introduce air into the treatment
Northern Ireland. plant. This approach promotes the growth
of aerobic bacteria which are more effective
Once installed and commissioned, owners in breaking down the sewage and produce
have an ongoing duty to ensure treated a higher quality effluent.
effluent from the Packaged Wastewater
Treatment Plant meets environmental You will understand from this that a
regulatory standards (i.e. a specified Packaged Wastewater Treatment Plant
has both mechanical and electrical
components that need to be checked,
serviced and properly maintained to
ensure optimum operation and longevity.

It is therefore essential to regularly maintain
and service the plant. British Water and the
environmental regulators recommend using
companies with British Water Accredited
Service Technicians as they have been
trained and assessed to be competent
in this specialist occupation.

SUMMARY

Keep the system properly maintained with a service contract with a British Water
Accredited Service Technician.

Provide clear access to the treatment plant for ease of maintenance.

Only flush the three P’s down the toilet (paper, pee, poo) – nothing else!

Tell children, visitors and guests about the 3 Ps.