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