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Soakway separation distances

Brave Harvey · 2013-06-20 13:52:28

How close to a well can you put a soakaway. I know its 5m from a septic tank and perc area. Also how close to a boundary or building?

20-06-2013 02:52PM

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Brave Harvey

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How close to a well can you put a soakaway. I know its 5m from a septic tank and perc area. Also how close to a boundary or building?

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#2 20-06-2013 05:31PM

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Generally 3m from a boundary and 5m from a building.

Not sure about a well? You need to look at BRE 365 and/or ask your local authority (the drainage section).

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#3 20-06-2013 08:27PM

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BRE 365 does not give much in the way of distances, but does comment that high volumes of surface water into soil can have a polluting effect, you might be well advised to keep them as far away as possible, or at least as far away as the percolation area / filter bed is required.

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