Do I need a Septic Tank or Sewage Treatment System?

Do I need a Septic Tank or Sewage Treatment System?

Do I need a Septic Tank or Sewage Treatment System?

Discover the incredible benefits available to you when you select a Kingspan Klargester Sewage Treatment Plant instead of a Septic Tank.

If you own a property, are renovating a property, or thinking of buying or selling a property with an off mains drainage system or requirement, it’s well worth taking the time to understand the benefits of selecting a sewage treatment plant over a septic tank.

If you are looking at purchasing a septic tank, please check our image above, as a sewage treatment plant might be what is required.

Still unsure, which one is right for you? We are here to help,  so please give us a call on 01643 703358. ‘


What is a Septic Tank?

A septic tank provides a traditional solution to sewage disposal needs for dwellings without access to mains drainage.

Basic septic tanks only partially treat sewage and discharge effluent of low quality.

Septic Tank Regulations now stipulate that ...

Homeowners with septic tanks that discharge directly into ditches, streams, canals, rivers, surface water, drains or any other type of water course will need to replace or upgrade their drainage either when they sell their property or as soon as possible.



Klargester Alpha 2,800 Litre Septic TankKlargester Alpha 2,800 Litre Septic Tank
Best Seller
from £843.00 ex VAT
(£1,011.60 inc VAT)
Klargester Alpha 3,800 Litre Septic TankKlargester Alpha 3,800 Litre Septic Tank
Best Seller
from £1,019.00 ex VAT
(£1,222.80 inc VAT)

Klargester Alpha 4,600 Litre Septic TankKlargester Alpha 4,600 Litre Septic Tank
from £1,096.00 ex VAT
(£1,315.20 inc VAT)

What is a Sewage Treatment System?

A sewage treatment plant works by removing contaminants from wastewater and household sewage by circulating air within the unit to encourage the growth of bacteria to break down the sewage. Sewage treatment plants are installed where access to a mains sewer is not viable and are designed to produce a more environmentally cleaner, high level of water discharge quality. 

Domestic sewage treatment plants are used when it is not possible (or legal) to install a compliant septic tank. Tanks Direct have put together a detailed guide on sewage treatment plants for you to read here.



Klargester BA BioDisc Sewage Treatment Plant up to 6PEKlargester BA BioDisc Sewage Treatment Plant up to 6PE
Best Seller
from £4,028.00 ex VAT
(£4,833.60 inc VAT)
Klargester BA-X BioDisc Sewage Treatment Plant up to 9PEKlargester BA-X BioDisc Sewage Treatment Plant up to 9PE
Free Delivery
from £4,640.00 ex VAT
(£5,568.00 inc VAT)

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13th June 2022

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