Can a septic tank / cesspool go wrong?
A septic tank / cesspool can overflow or may leak which is an offence under the 1936 Public Health Act. In addition if it pollutes a watercourse, the Environment Agency may take legal proceedings under the Water Resources Act 1991. If a septic tank / cesspool leaks a drainage engineer should be called out to remove the waste and clear up the sewage. The cause of the leak should be identified and remedied.
