Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) and small water discharge exemptionsThe law regarding discharges of domestic sewage effluent from septic tanks and sewage treatment plants will change under the EPR from 6 April 2010. After this date, anyone intending to discharge 5 cubic metres per day or less to surface waters or 2 cubic metres per day or less to ground may be eligible for an exemption and will need to register before they commence making the discharge. For more details and information see link
