{"id":6944,"date":"2026-07-09T16:47:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T16:47:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tricel.ie\/wastewater-treatment\/?page_id=6944"},"modified":"2026-07-14T14:21:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T14:21:59","slug":"daera-compliance-private-sewage-systems","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tricel.ie\/wastewater-treatment\/northern-ireland\/daera-compliance-private-sewage-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"DAERA Compliance for Private Sewage Systems | Northern Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"6944\" class=\"elementor elementor-6944\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff1188a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ff1188a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div 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huge-document-validation\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSite-led costing\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7da142f elementor-widget elementor-widget-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"7da142f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/tricel.ie\/wastewater-treatment\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-599bdac e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"599bdac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea3cba9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ea3cba9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc640fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc640fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Regulations &amp; compliance \u00b7 <strong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"152\">Jurisdiction:<\/strong> Northern Ireland<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76e7c8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"76e7c8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DAERA Compliance for Private Sewage Systems in Northern Ireland<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-441594d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"441594d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Receiving a Consent to Discharge is not the end of the regulatory process. Here&#8217;s what the consent holder must keep doing to stay compliant \u2014 and who to call if something goes wrong.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c21eb89 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c21eb89\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2616f30 green-button elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2616f30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact Tricel for a quote<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c65c2f green-button elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"8c65c2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/depawater.co.uk\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Northern Ireland Distributor<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95a112d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"95a112d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-951c75b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"951c75b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f1390c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0f1390c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3e42d6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a3e42d6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" 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left: 0;\r\n    width: 8px;\r\n    height: 8px;\r\n    border-radius: 1px;\r\n    background-color: #1B3A5C;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 760px) {\r\n    .tricel-ni-compliance-list {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      gap: 12px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 480px) {\r\n    .tricel-ni-compliance-summary {\r\n      padding: 23px 19px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .tricel-ni-compliance-summary h3 {\r\n      font-size: 18px !important;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section\r\n  class=\"tricel-ni-compliance-summary\"\r\n  aria-labelledby=\"tricel-ni-compliance-heading\"\r\n>\r\n  <h3 id=\"tricel-ni-compliance-heading\">In brief<\/h3>\r\n\r\n  <p class=\"tricel-ni-compliance-intro\">\r\n    To remain compliant, the consent holder should:\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <ul class=\"tricel-ni-compliance-list\">\r\n    <li>\r\n      Keep a complete copy of the Consent to Discharge and the approved map.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      Understand every condition attached to the consent.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      Operate the system within its approved capacity and maintain it,\r\n      including servicing and desludging.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      Retain service, desludging, repair, and sampling records.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      Keep foul wastewater separate from rainwater.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      Use only the approved discharge point and route.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      Apply to amend or vary the consent before making a material change.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      Notify DAERA when ownership changes or the consent holder\u2019s name changes.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      Investigate alarms, odours, ponding, leakage, and equipment failure\r\n      promptly.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      Report an active water-pollution incident immediately.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3901f70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3901f70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The septic tank, wastewater treatment plant, pumping station and approved discharge arrangement must continue to operate in accordance with the conditions attached to the Consent to Discharge. The person named as the consent holder remains responsible for complying with those conditions \u2014 operating and maintaining the approved system, using the authorised discharge route, responding to faults, and informing the Northern Ireland Environment Agency where ownership or material details change.<\/p><p>This guide explains the continuing responsibilities associated with private sewage systems in Northern Ireland. It covers single domestic properties, shared systems, private sewage infrastructure, commercial premises, and developments that cannot connect to the public foul sewer.<\/p><p>Consent to discharge is required for sewage effluent entering a waterway or underground strata. DAERA&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.daera-ni.gov.uk\/articles\/domestic-consent-public-register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">public register<\/a>\u00a0states that the requirement applies to proposed and pre-existing discharges, irrespective of when the discharge began.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddd4db3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ddd4db3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-047ce6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"047ce6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Important:<\/strong>\u00a0consent conditions are site-specific. The requirements printed on the consent issued for the property take precedence over general guidance on this page. This guide is for Northern Ireland \u2014 the Republic of Ireland uses a different route; see\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tricel.ie\/wastewater-treatment\/roi-vs-ni-regulations-compared\/\">Wastewater Treatment in Northern Ireland<\/a>\u00a0for how the two compare.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb9f9e1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fb9f9e1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de21fea e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"de21fea\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2885a5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e2885a5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"roi\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d12b75 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2d12b75\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5f42f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d5f42f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What DAERA compliance means<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8be1448 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8be1448\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>DAERA is the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs. The Northern Ireland Environment Agency, or NIEA, is an agency within DAERA responsible for environmental regulation, including the regulation of discharges to the water environment.<\/p><p>A Consent to Discharge authorises a particular discharge subject to stated conditions. It is not a general permission to discharge wastewater anywhere on the property or to operate any system chosen by the owner. The consent may identify or control the premises served, the consent holder, the type and source of discharge, the approved treatment system, the maximum population or wastewater loading, the discharge point, whether the discharge enters the ground or a waterway, effluent-quality requirements, sampling or inspection arrangements, maintenance requirements, and other measures needed to protect public health and the water environment.<\/p><p>Every consent should therefore be read as a site-specific regulatory document. An installation may be mechanically operational but still fail to comply if it serves more properties than approved, discharges through a different outlet, or breaches another condition.<\/p><p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.daera-ni.gov.uk\/articles\/regulating-water-discharges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Water (Northern Ireland) Order 1999<\/a>\u00a0provides the legal framework for controlling polluting discharges. NIEA states that causing pollution of a waterway or groundwater is an offence and that enforcement action may be taken where the source can be identified.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb842db e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"eb842db\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-deccc49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"deccc49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding your consent conditions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08669ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"08669ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Keep the complete consent document and its approved map in a secure location. Do not rely on a product manual, planning drawing or installation quotation as a substitute for the regulatory consent. Read the consent and identify:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbecdcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"dbecdcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n  .tricel-consent-checklist {\r\n    --tricel-blue: #1B3A5C;\r\n    --tricel-dark-blue: #102A43;\r\n    --tricel-pale-blue: #EEF3F7;\r\n    --tricel-border: #D6E0E8;\r\n    --tricel-text: #34424A;\r\n\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    margin: 0 0 24px;\r\n    color: var(--tricel-text);\r\n    font-family: \"Poppins\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-consent-checklist,\r\n  .tricel-consent-checklist *,\r\n  .tricel-consent-checklist *::before,\r\n  .tricel-consent-checklist *::after {\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-consent-list {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\r\n    gap: 14px 18px;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    padding: 0;\r\n    list-style: none;\r\n    counter-reset: consent-item;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-consent-list li {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    min-height: 92px;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    padding: 19px 20px 18px 66px;\r\n    border: 1px solid var(--tricel-border);\r\n    border-top: 3px solid var(--tricel-blue);\r\n    border-radius: 8px;\r\n    background-color: #FFFFFF;\r\n    counter-increment: consent-item;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-consent-list li::before {\r\n    content: counter(consent-item, decimal-leading-zero);\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    top: 18px;\r\n    left: 18px;\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    width: 32px;\r\n    height: 32px;\r\n    border-radius: 4px;\r\n    background-color: var(--tricel-pale-blue);\r\n    color: var(--tricel-blue);\r\n    font-size: 12px;\r\n    font-weight: 800;\r\n    line-height: 1;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-consent-list strong {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    margin: 0 0 5px;\r\n    color: var(--tricel-dark-blue);\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    font-weight: 800;\r\n    line-height: 1.45;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-consent-list span {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    color: var(--tricel-text);\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    line-height: 1.65;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 820px) {\r\n    .tricel-consent-list {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 480px) {\r\n    .tricel-consent-list li {\r\n      min-height: 0;\r\n      padding: 18px 17px 18px 59px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .tricel-consent-list li::before {\r\n      top: 17px;\r\n      left: 15px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section\r\n  class=\"tricel-consent-checklist\"\r\n  aria-label=\"Information to check in a Consent to Discharge\"\r\n>\r\n  <ol class=\"tricel-consent-list\">\r\n    <li>\r\n      <strong>Who holds the consent<\/strong>\r\n      <span>\r\n        The individual, company, or organisation named as the consent holder.\r\n      <\/span>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      <strong>Which premises it covers<\/strong>\r\n      <span>\r\n        The address, site description, and properties connected to the system.\r\n      <\/span>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      <strong>What discharge is authorised<\/strong>\r\n      <span>\r\n        Domestic sewage, commercial sewage, trade effluent, site drainage, or\r\n        a defined combination.\r\n      <\/span>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      <strong>Where the discharge may go<\/strong>\r\n      <span>\r\n        The approved discharge point and whether it is to underground strata or\r\n        a named waterway.\r\n      <\/span>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      <strong>What system or treatment level is required<\/strong>\r\n      <span>\r\n        Any specified tank, treatment plant, polishing stage, pump, or other\r\n        equipment.\r\n      <\/span>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      <strong>What capacity has been approved<\/strong>\r\n      <span>\r\n        Any population, wastewater-flow, or loading limit stated in the\r\n        consent.\r\n      <\/span>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      <strong>What effluent standard applies<\/strong>\r\n      <span>\r\n        The permitted treatment standard. Larger private systems and commercial\r\n        sites may have numerical or operational conditions.\r\n      <\/span>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      <strong>What monitoring is required<\/strong>\r\n      <span>\r\n        Any inspection, sampling, laboratory analysis, flow measurement, or\r\n        reporting obligations.\r\n      <\/span>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      <strong>What records must be retained<\/strong>\r\n      <span>\r\n        Any consent-specific servicing, sampling, maintenance, or\r\n        record-keeping requirements.\r\n      <\/span>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      <strong>What other restrictions apply<\/strong>\r\n      <span>\r\n        Conditions governing access, maintenance, emergency arrangements, or\r\n        changes to the wastewater system.\r\n      <\/span>\r\n    <\/li>\r\n  <\/ol>\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9b21d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c9b21d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Domestic consents and private sewage infrastructure do not follow identical processes. DAERA defines domestic consents as discharges from a single dwelling. Sites containing two or more dwellings and commercial properties may instead fall within the private sewage infrastructure or industrial consent process.<\/p><h3>Finding an existing consent<\/h3><p>DAERA provides an online\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.daera-ni.gov.uk\/articles\/domestic-consent-public-register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Domestic Consent Public Register<\/a>. Consents and maps granted from 1992 onwards can be searched and downloaded; where a particular record cannot be downloaded, the register provides a request facility.<\/p><p>When searching, try: the full property address; the road name without the house number; alternative road-name spellings; the townland; older address formats; and descriptions based on distance or direction from a nearby property. Older consent records may use historical site descriptions rather than a modern postal address.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-237c2a8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"237c2a8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92c2dd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"92c2dd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Operating and maintaining the approved system<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c3ece9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c3ece9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The consent holder should ensure that the complete private sewage system remains capable of treating and discharging wastewater without causing pollution, nuisance or risk to health. The system may include internal foul drains, inspection chambers, a septic tank or packaged treatment plant, pumps and pumping chambers, air blowers or other treatment equipment, control panels and alarms, distribution chambers, a soakaway or drainage field, polishing or tertiary-treatment equipment, a sampling chamber, outlet pipework, and the final discharge point.<\/p><p>Maintenance should follow the Consent to Discharge, the manufacturer&#8217;s operating instructions, the installer&#8217;s commissioning information, the service provider&#8217;s recommendations, and any additional instructions issued by NIEA.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8591a1b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8591a1b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2cf7f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a2cf7f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Do not wait until sewage backs up, an alarm remains active, or effluent appears on the surface.<\/strong>\u00a0Regular inspection can identify deterioration before it becomes a pollution incident.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eab6ced elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eab6ced\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Warning signs requiring attention<\/h3><p>Arrange a technical inspection where there is: persistent sewage odour; slow-draining toilets or sinks; sewage backing up into the property; wetness or ponding around the tank or discharge area; visible effluent on the ground; discoloured water in a nearby ditch or stream; excessive growth around the discharge point; damaged or insecure access covers; a treatment-plant alarm; a failed blower or pump; unusual equipment noise; overflowing inspection chambers; evidence of groundwater entering the system; or rainwater being routed into the foul system. See our\u00a0<a href=\"\/wastewater-treatment\/troubleshooting\/\">troubleshooting guide<\/a>\u00a0for common causes and fixes.<\/p><p>The owner is responsible for maintaining the septic tank and its connecting private pipework. NI Water does not repair private tanks, lids or connected drainage pipes as part of its desludging service.<\/p><h3>Keep rainwater separate<\/h3><p>Roof water, yard drainage and other clean surface water should not be connected to the foul wastewater system unless the approved design expressly provides otherwise. Additional rainwater can hydraulically overload a septic tank or treatment plant, reduce treatment performance and push untreated or partly treated wastewater towards the discharge point. Northern Ireland guidance also states that foul sewage must not be discharged to a surface-water sewer, and surface water must not be discharged into a foul sewer. See our\u00a0<a href=\"\/wastewater-treatment\/wastewater\/\">system do&#8217;s and don&#8217;ts<\/a>\u00a0for the substances and practices to avoid.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c77bc53 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c77bc53\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e276744 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e276744\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Servicing and desludging records<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4156e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e4156e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Servicing and desludging are separate tasks.\u00a0<strong>Servicing<\/strong>\u00a0examines the condition and operation of the system \u2014 for a treatment plant, this may include the blower, pump, alarm, air distribution, biological media, sludge return, controls and outlet condition.\u00a0<strong>Desludging<\/strong>\u00a0removes accumulated sludge from the tank or treatment chambers.<\/p><p>The required interval depends on the system type, tank capacity, number of occupants, wastewater loading, manufacturer&#8217;s instructions, sludge accumulation, consent conditions, and previous service findings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eee567 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7eee567\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83eb380 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"83eb380\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>NI Water\u2019s 2026\u201327 Scheme of Charges<\/strong> states that each domestic customer is entitled to one free tank empty in any 12-month period. The discretionary service covers septic tanks, domestic treatment plants and cesspools. A standard service includes the removal and treatment of up to 4.5 m\u00b3 of sludge and remains subject to NI Water\u2019s access and service conditions. Additional requests from a domestic customer within the same 12-month period are chargeable, while non-domestic customers are charged for each desludging service<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5991b5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5991b5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Records to retain<\/h3><p>Keep a wastewater-system file containing: the Consent to Discharge; the approved map; planning and building-control documents; the system manual; installation and\u00a0<a href=\"\/wastewater-treatment\/commissioning\/\">commissioning<\/a>\u00a0records; servicing reports; desludging receipts; electrical inspection records; alarm or pump repair records; replacement-component invoices; effluent-analysis results; correspondence with NIEA; consent-transfer documents; consent-variation documents; and details of any pollution incident or remedial work. See our guide to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.claudeusercontent.com\/wastewater-treatment\/wastewater-treatment-plant-maintenance\/\">wastewater treatment plant maintenance<\/a>\u00a0for what a typical annual service covers, and our\u00a0<a href=\"\/wastewater-treatment\/wastewater-treatment-warranties\/\">warranty guidance<\/a>\u00a0for what to keep alongside servicing records.<\/p><p>Records help demonstrate that the system has been managed responsibly. They are also useful during a sale, remortgage, inspection, system fault or consent review.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-175ddab e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"175ddab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"ni\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-684fad1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"684fad1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Keeping the approved discharge route unchanged<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a99656 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a99656\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A Consent to Discharge applies to the discharge described and mapped in the consent. Do not redirect the outlet or create a new discharge point without first establishing whether an amended or varied consent is required. Material changes may include: moving the septic tank or treatment plant; changing from discharge to ground to discharge to a waterway; changing from one waterway to another; relocating the soakaway or drainage field; installing a new outfall pipe; connecting another property; bypassing a treatment stage; adding a pump or emergency overflow; replacing the approved system with a materially different process; increasing the volume or strength of the discharge; or adding commercial or trade wastewater.<\/p><p>DAERA provides a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.daera-ni.gov.uk\/articles\/regulating-water-discharges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">formal process for applying for a new consent or a variation<\/a>\u00a0to an existing consent. For domestic consents, the online service can also be used to amend an existing consent.<\/p><p>Do not assume that treated effluent can be redirected to the nearest ditch or watercourse. Approval depends on the receiving environment, location sensitivity and whether suitable controls can protect water quality. DAERA states that some applications may be refused or made subject to more stringent conditions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70275a0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"70275a0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2981d62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2981d62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Property extensions and increased wastewater loading<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c36b1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0c36b1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An extension or change in property use can increase the amount or strength of wastewater entering the system \u2014 for example, adding bedrooms, creating an annex or second dwelling, converting an outbuilding into accommodation, operating a holiday let, adding staff facilities, opening a caf\u00e9 or food-service area, installing commercial kitchens, adding public toilets, creating a campsite or glamping facility, converting a house to offices or a clinic, or increasing production or washdown activity at commercial premises.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5a481f elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"a5a481f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n  .tricel-ni-change-steps {\r\n    --tricel-blue: #1B3A5C;\r\n    --tricel-dark-blue: #102A43;\r\n    --tricel-pale-blue: #EEF3F7;\r\n    --tricel-border: #D6E0E8;\r\n    --tricel-text: #34424A;\r\n\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    margin: 0 0 24px;\r\n    color: var(--tricel-text);\r\n    font-family: \"Poppins\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-change-steps,\r\n  .tricel-ni-change-steps *,\r\n  .tricel-ni-change-steps *::before,\r\n  .tricel-ni-change-steps *::after {\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-change-intro {\r\n    margin: 0 0 20px;\r\n    color: var(--tricel-dark-blue);\r\n    font-size: 15px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    line-height: 1.6;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-change-list {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\r\n    gap: 14px 18px;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    padding: 0;\r\n    list-style: none;\r\n    counter-reset: change-step;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-change-list li {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    min-height: 76px;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    padding: 18px 18px 18px 62px;\r\n    border: 1px solid var(--tricel-border);\r\n    border-top: 3px solid var(--tricel-blue);\r\n    border-radius: 8px;\r\n    background-color: #FFFFFF;\r\n    color: var(--tricel-text);\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    line-height: 1.65;\r\n    counter-increment: change-step;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-change-list li::before {\r\n    content: counter(change-step, decimal-leading-zero);\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    top: 17px;\r\n    left: 17px;\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    width: 30px;\r\n    height: 30px;\r\n    border-radius: 4px;\r\n    background-color: var(--tricel-pale-blue);\r\n    color: var(--tricel-blue);\r\n    font-size: 12px;\r\n    font-weight: 800;\r\n    line-height: 1;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-change-list li:last-child {\r\n    border-top-color: var(--tricel-dark-blue);\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 760px) {\r\n    .tricel-ni-change-list {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 480px) {\r\n    .tricel-ni-change-list li {\r\n      min-height: 0;\r\n      padding: 17px 16px 17px 57px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .tricel-ni-change-list li::before {\r\n      top: 16px;\r\n      left: 14px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section\r\n  class=\"tricel-ni-change-steps\"\r\n  aria-label=\"Checks before changing a private wastewater system\"\r\n>\r\n  <p class=\"tricel-ni-change-intro\">\r\n    Before progressing with such a change:\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <ol class=\"tricel-ni-change-list\">\r\n    <li>Review the existing Consent to Discharge.<\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      Confirm the approved population, wastewater load, and discharge type.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      Estimate the proposed wastewater load after the change.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      Have the existing system\u2019s capacity and condition assessed.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      Check whether connection to the public sewer is available and reasonably\r\n      practicable.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      Seek planning and building-control advice where applicable.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      Contact NIEA to establish whether a consent amendment, variation, or new\r\n      application is required.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      Do not connect the additional wastewater load until all necessary\r\n      permissions are in place.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n  <\/ol>\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e8394a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e8394a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A system that was appropriate for a single house may not be suitable for two dwellings or mixed domestic and commercial use. DAERA states that sites containing two or more dwellings must first investigate connection to the public sewer through NI Water. Where connection is unavailable, the private sewage infrastructure route and NI Water adoption requirements may apply.<\/p><p>The preferred route for sewage collection and disposal is connection to the public foul drainage system. Private treatment should therefore not be expanded without first checking whether a public connection has become available or can be facilitated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0346a0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d0346a0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86c6893 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"86c6893\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Change of ownership or occupier<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27e43cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27e43cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A property sale does not automatically transfer the Consent to Discharge to the purchaser. DAERA provides a formal process to transfer ownership or change the name on a discharge consent<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53f0b36 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"53f0b36\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c45331 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9c45331\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When ownership of a property or wastewater system changes, DAERA must be advised within 21 days of the transfer taking place. The person or organisation named on the existing Consent to Discharge remains legally responsible for complying with its conditions, including payment of any applicable annual charges, until the transfer of ownership has been completed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b5f88e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8b5f88e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>When selling a property<\/h3><p>The seller should provide: the consent number; the complete consent document; the approved map; service and desludging records; details of the treatment system; any sampling results; information about shared arrangements; correspondence with NIEA; records of repairs or modifications; and details of known faults or pollution incidents.<\/p><p>The purchaser should ensure that the consent transfer is completed and retain evidence of the change. Proof of a Water Order Discharge Consent is commonly required during domestic conveyancing \u2014 DAERA introduced its online register partly to allow owners, purchasers and solicitors to retrieve consent records more readily.<\/p><h3>Change of tenant or occupier<\/h3><p>Where the legal owner and named consent holder remain unchanged, a change of tenant may not require an ownership transfer. However, the consent holder should ensure the new occupier understands what may be discharged into the system, how alarms should be reported, where the treatment components are located, how access for servicing is arranged, who orders desludging, and who must be contacted if a fault or pollution incident occurs. The named consent holder remains responsible for ensuring compliance unless and until the consent is formally transferred.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a4610b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8a4610b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8534a27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8534a27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Shared systems and land-access rights<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dc2037 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2dc2037\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A shared septic tank or treatment plant may serve two or more houses, a group of holiday properties, apartments, a farm and dwelling, a commercial site with several occupiers, or buildings under different ownership. The technical system and legal arrangement should identify who holds the consent, which properties are authorised to connect, who owns the treatment equipment, who owns the land containing the discharge area, who can access the system, how maintenance is organised, how costs are divided, who responds to alarms and emergencies, who retains compliance records, how decisions about upgrades are made, and what happens when a property is sold.<\/p><p>Do not connect another dwelling or premises merely because the existing tank appears large enough. The additional connection may exceed the authorised loading or change the development from a single domestic consent to private sewage infrastructure.<\/p><p>For residential developments containing two or more dwellings, DAERA requires applicants to investigate connection to the NI Water sewer network. If developer-constructed sewage infrastructure is the only route, adoption standards and an Article 161 agreement may apply before NIEA grants consent.<\/p><p>Where parts of the system are located on land owned by another party, obtain legal advice on access, maintenance, pipework, replacement and discharge rights. A technical consent does not, by itself, resolve private land-ownership or access disputes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b09663 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5b09663\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4a7138 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b4a7138\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a580ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0a580ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Consent variations<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fec298 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8fec298\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A consent variation changes an existing regulatory permission. It may be required where the discharge, system, premises, loading or operating arrangement will no longer match the existing consent. Potential triggers include: increasing the population served; connecting another property; changing the use of the premises; altering the approved treatment process; changing the discharge point or receiving waterway; moving from ground discharge to surface-water discharge; adding trade effluent; increasing the volume of discharge; altering private pumping infrastructure; or installing a materially different replacement system.<\/p><p>DAERA publishes the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.daera-ni.gov.uk\/articles\/regulating-water-discharges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WO1 application route<\/a>\u00a0for a new consent or variation to an existing consent. Domestic consent holders can also use the online service to amend an existing consent.<\/p><h3>Before applying for a variation<\/h3><p>Prepare: the current consent and map; a description of the proposed change; updated site and drainage drawings; proposed design flows and loads; system specifications; treatment-performance information; percolation or ground information where relevant; the proposed discharge location; planning information; land-ownership details; and any information specifically requested by NIEA.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ab6199 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9ab6199\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99162af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"99162af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Do not carry out the altered discharge before the necessary variation or new consent is granted.<\/strong>\u00a0DAERA expressly states that works and sewage discharges associated with private sewage infrastructure must not begin before consent has been issued.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9936393 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9936393\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f7d520 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3f7d520\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pollution incidents and system failure<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-499fa80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"499fa80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A failing private sewage system can pollute rivers and streams, drains and ditches, groundwater, private drinking-water supplies, adjoining land, and the property itself.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-608f045 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"608f045\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n  .tricel-pollution-response {\r\n    --ni-blue: #1B3A5C;\r\n    --ni-dark-blue: #102A43;\r\n    --ni-pale-blue: #EEF3F7;\r\n    --ni-border: #D6E0E8;\r\n    --text: #34424A;\r\n    --danger: #B42318;\r\n    --danger-dark: #8F1D14;\r\n    --danger-pale: #FFF1EF;\r\n    --danger-border: #F2A59E;\r\n\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    margin: 0 0 28px;\r\n    color: var(--text);\r\n    font-family: \"Poppins\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-pollution-response,\r\n  .tricel-pollution-response *,\r\n  .tricel-pollution-response *::before,\r\n  .tricel-pollution-response *::after {\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Emergency contact panel *\/\r\n\r\n  .tricel-pollution-alert {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: minmax(190px, 0.42fr) minmax(0, 1fr);\r\n    gap: 28px;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    margin: 0 0 28px;\r\n    padding: 26px 28px;\r\n    border: 1px solid var(--danger-border);\r\n    border-left: 5px solid var(--danger);\r\n    border-radius: 9px;\r\n    background-color: var(--danger-pale);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-pollution-alert-label {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    margin: 0 0 8px;\r\n    color: var(--danger);\r\n    font-size: 11px;\r\n    font-weight: 800;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.08em;\r\n    line-height: 1.4;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-pollution-phone,\r\n  .tricel-pollution-phone:visited {\r\n    display: inline-block;\r\n    color: var(--danger-dark) !important;\r\n    font-size: 25px;\r\n    font-weight: 800;\r\n    line-height: 1.2;\r\n    text-decoration: none !important;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-pollution-phone:hover,\r\n  .tricel-pollution-phone:focus {\r\n    color: var(--danger) !important;\r\n    text-decoration: none !important;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-pollution-alert-content p {\r\n    margin: 0 0 10px;\r\n    color: #493B39;\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    line-height: 1.75;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-pollution-alert-content p:last-child {\r\n    margin-bottom: 0;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-pollution-contact-links {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n    gap: 9px 18px;\r\n    margin-top: 14px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-pollution-contact-link,\r\n  .tricel-pollution-contact-link:visited {\r\n    color: var(--danger-dark) !important;\r\n    font-size: 13px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    line-height: 1.5;\r\n    text-decoration: none !important;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-pollution-contact-link:hover,\r\n  .tricel-pollution-contact-link:focus {\r\n    color: var(--danger) !important;\r\n    text-decoration: none !important;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Immediate actions *\/\r\n\r\n  .tricel-pollution-actions-header {\r\n    margin: 0 0 18px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-pollution-actions-header h3 {\r\n    margin: 0 0 7px;\r\n    color: var(--ni-dark-blue);\r\n    font-size: 21px !important;\r\n    font-weight: 800;\r\n    line-height: 1.35;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-pollution-actions-header p {\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    color: var(--text);\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    line-height: 1.7;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-pollution-actions {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\r\n    gap: 12px 18px;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    padding: 0;\r\n    list-style: none;\r\n    counter-reset: pollution-action;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-pollution-actions li {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    min-height: 78px;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    padding: 17px 18px 17px 61px;\r\n    border: 1px solid var(--ni-border);\r\n    border-radius: 8px;\r\n    background-color: #FFFFFF;\r\n    color: var(--text);\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    line-height: 1.65;\r\n    counter-increment: pollution-action;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-pollution-actions li::before {\r\n    content: counter(pollution-action, decimal-leading-zero);\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    top: 16px;\r\n    left: 16px;\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    width: 30px;\r\n    height: 30px;\r\n    border-radius: 4px;\r\n    background-color: var(--ni-pale-blue);\r\n    color: var(--ni-blue);\r\n    font-size: 12px;\r\n    font-weight: 800;\r\n    line-height: 1;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-pollution-actions li:nth-last-child(2) {\r\n    border-color: var(--danger-border);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-pollution-actions li:nth-last-child(2)::before {\r\n    background-color: var(--danger-pale);\r\n    color: var(--danger);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-pollution-actions li:last-child {\r\n    border-color: var(--ni-blue);\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 780px) {\r\n    .tricel-pollution-alert {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      gap: 18px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .tricel-pollution-actions {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 520px) {\r\n    .tricel-pollution-alert {\r\n      padding: 22px 19px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .tricel-pollution-phone {\r\n      font-size: 22px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .tricel-pollution-actions li {\r\n      min-height: 0;\r\n      padding: 16px 16px 16px 57px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .tricel-pollution-actions li::before {\r\n      top: 15px;\r\n      left: 14px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section\r\n  class=\"tricel-pollution-response\"\r\n  aria-labelledby=\"tricel-pollution-actions-heading\"\r\n>\r\n  <div class=\"tricel-pollution-alert\">\r\n    <div class=\"tricel-pollution-alert-contact\">\r\n      <span class=\"tricel-pollution-alert-label\">\r\n        Report active water pollution immediately\r\n      <\/span>\r\n\r\n      <a\r\n        class=\"tricel-pollution-phone\"\r\n        href=\"tel:0800807060\"\r\n        aria-label=\"Call the NIEA Water Pollution Hotline on 0800 80 70 60\"\r\n      >\r\n        0800 80 70 60\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"tricel-pollution-alert-content\">\r\n      <p>\r\n        The NIEA Water Pollution Hotline operates at all times, year-round.\r\n        During office hours, calls connect to NIEA headquarters in Lisburn.\r\n        Outside office hours, calls are diverted to the Environment Agency,\r\n        which records the details and passes them to the Duty Emergency\r\n        Pollution Officer in Northern Ireland.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <p>\r\n        Call the emergency services separately where there is an immediate\r\n        threat to life, health, or property.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"tricel-pollution-contact-links\">\r\n        <a\r\n          class=\"tricel-pollution-contact-link\"\r\n          href=\"mailto:emergency-pollution@daera-ni.gov.uk\"\r\n        >\r\n          Email non-urgent concerns\r\n        <\/a>\r\n\r\n        <a\r\n          class=\"tricel-pollution-contact-link\"\r\n          href=\"https:\/\/www.daera-ni.gov.uk\/articles\/water-pollution\"\r\n          target=\"_blank\"\r\n          rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\r\n        >\r\n          View official NIEA guidance\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"tricel-pollution-actions-header\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"tricel-pollution-actions-heading\">Immediate actions<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Where sewage or polluted effluent is escaping:\r\n    <\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <ol class=\"tricel-pollution-actions\">\r\n    <li>\r\n      Prevent people and animals from entering the affected area.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      Stop or reduce wastewater-producing activities where this can be done\r\n      safely.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      Do not enter a tank, chamber, or confined space.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      Switch off failed electrical equipment only where it is safe to do so.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      Contact a qualified wastewater service provider.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      Protect nearby drains, wells, and watercourses where safe temporary\r\n      measures are possible.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      Record the time, location, and apparent cause of the incident.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      Photograph the incident without entering contaminated or unsafe areas.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      Report active water pollution to NIEA immediately.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n\r\n    <li>\r\n      Retain all servicing, repair, reporting, and clean-up records.\r\n    <\/li>\r\n  <\/ol>\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6253821 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6253821\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Do not conceal or dilute a discharge<\/h3><p>Do not attempt to hide pollution by pumping wastewater elsewhere, opening a bypass, discharging to a road drain, flushing the system with excessive clean water, diverting effluent onto neighbouring land, or creating an unauthorised emergency outlet. Such actions may spread the pollution and create further regulatory or safety problems.<\/p><p>NIEA&#8217;s Pollution Response team investigates reported incidents, seeks to stop the source, identifies the responsible party, and may gather evidence for enforcement or prosecution.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b9a890 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4b9a890\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d92199 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7d92199\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">NIEA inspections and enforcement<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22a66bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22a66bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>NIEA can investigate suspected pollution and assess compliance with discharge-consent conditions. The response may involve a site visit; inspection of the treatment system; examination of the discharge point; review of consent documents; sampling of effluent or receiving water; requests for service and maintenance records; requirements to stop or reduce a discharge; remedial instructions; an enforcement notice; an enforcement warning; or prosecution.<\/p><p>DAERA states that proactive compliance assessment is applied to discharges considered to present the greatest environmental risk. NIEA may sample discharged effluent and apply its enforcement policy where non-compliance is found. For pollution incidents, NIEA may issue an enforcement notice or pursue prosecution where appropriate \u2014 the Water (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 makes it an offence to cause polluting matter to enter a waterway or groundwater, whether deliberately or accidentally.<\/p><h3>Preparing for an inspection<\/h3><p>Keep the following accessible: the Consent to Discharge; the approved map; service reports; desludging records; equipment manuals; repair invoices; sampling results; alarm records; variation or transfer documents; site access information; and contact details for the service provider.<\/p><p>Ensure that covers, sampling points, control panels and discharge points can be accessed safely. Do not open or enter tanks unless the work is being carried out by trained personnel using appropriate safety procedures.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9737a7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b9737a7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06c47dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"06c47dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Commercial and multi-property systems<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e267b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e267b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Commercial premises and developments serving multiple properties may be regulated differently from a single domestic dwelling. Examples include hotels and guest accommodation, campsites and caravan parks, restaurants and caf\u00e9s, visitor attractions, offices, schools and community buildings, care facilities, factories and workshops, farm shops, mixed-use developments, housing developments, and shared pumping stations.<\/p><p>The wastewater may vary substantially in volume and strength. Food preparation, washdown, manufacturing, oils, chemicals and intermittent peak use may require additional assessment. Commercial properties that cannot connect to NI Water infrastructure are treated as private sewage infrastructure and use the industrial discharge-consent process, which may require a more detailed technical assessment and industry-specific information. See our guide to\u00a0<a href=\"\/wastewater-treatment\/commercial-wastewater\/\">commercial wastewater treatment<\/a>\u00a0for systems suited to hotels, campsites and other higher-load or seasonal-load sites.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea06309 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"ea06309\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n  .tricel-ni-compliance-cards {\r\n    --tricel-blue: #1B3A5C;\r\n    --tricel-dark-blue: #102A43;\r\n    --tricel-pale-blue: #EEF3F7;\r\n    --tricel-border: #D6E0E8;\r\n    --tricel-text: #34424A;\r\n\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\r\n    gap: 18px;\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    margin: 0 0 24px;\r\n    padding: 0;\r\n    color: var(--tricel-text);\r\n    font-family: \"Poppins\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-compliance-cards,\r\n  .tricel-ni-compliance-cards *,\r\n  .tricel-ni-compliance-cards *::before,\r\n  .tricel-ni-compliance-cards *::after {\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-compliance-card {\r\n    height: 100%;\r\n    padding: 25px 23px 23px;\r\n    border: 1px solid var(--tricel-border);\r\n    border-top: 4px solid var(--tricel-blue);\r\n    border-radius: 8px;\r\n    background-color: #FFFFFF;\r\n    box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(16, 42, 67, 0.06);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-compliance-card h3 {\r\n    margin: 0 0 13px;\r\n    color: var(--tricel-dark-blue);\r\n    font-size: 16px !important;\r\n    font-weight: 800;\r\n    line-height: 1.4;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-compliance-card p {\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    color: var(--tricel-text);\r\n    font-size: 14px !important;\r\n    line-height: 1.75;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-compliance-card strong {\r\n    color: var(--tricel-dark-blue);\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 760px) {\r\n    .tricel-ni-compliance-cards {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 480px) {\r\n    .tricel-ni-compliance-card {\r\n      padding: 21px 18px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section\r\n  class=\"tricel-ni-compliance-cards\"\r\n  aria-label=\"Commercial wastewater compliance and private sewage infrastructure\"\r\n>\r\n  <article class=\"tricel-ni-compliance-card\">\r\n    <h3>Commercial compliance responsibilities<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      The operator should confirm the authorised discharge type, maximum flow\r\n      and loading, permitted trade-effluent components, treatment capacity,\r\n      sampling requirements, numerical effluent limits, maintenance frequency,\r\n      alarm and standby arrangements, operator responsibilities, emergency\r\n      procedures, reporting obligations, and applicable regulatory charges.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n  <\/article>\r\n\r\n  <article class=\"tricel-ni-compliance-card\">\r\n    <h3>Private sewage infrastructure<\/h3>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      For developments with two or more dwellings, connection to the public\r\n      foul sewer is the preferred route. DAERA may require evidence of\r\n      engagement with NI Water, and a Wastewater Impact Assessment may be\r\n      required where sewer capacity is constrained. Where private\r\n      infrastructure is the only available option, NI Water adoption\r\n      requirements, an Article 161 agreement, and a bond may apply.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n  <\/article>\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf4772c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf4772c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Do not route process water, chemicals, oils, washdown waste or other trade effluent into a system authorised only for domestic sewage. Where wastewater characteristics or business activities change, seek regulatory advice before the new discharge begins.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e46813c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e46813c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3268736 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"3268736\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n  .tricel-daera-checklist,\r\n  .tricel-daera-checklist *,\r\n  .tricel-daera-checklist *::before,\r\n  .tricel-daera-checklist *::after {\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-daera-checklist {\r\n    --ni-blue: #1B3A5C;\r\n    --ni-dark-blue: #102A43;\r\n    --ni-pale-blue: #EEF3F7;\r\n    --ni-border: #D5E0E8;\r\n    --ni-text: #34424A;\r\n    --ni-muted: #60717B;\r\n\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    margin: 0 0 28px;\r\n    color: var(--ni-text);\r\n    font-family: \"Poppins\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-daera-header {\r\n    max-width: 820px;\r\n    margin: 0 0 25px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-daera-header h2 {\r\n    margin: 0 0 8px;\r\n    color: var(--ni-dark-blue);\r\n    font-size: 25px !important;\r\n    font-weight: 800;\r\n    line-height: 1.3;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-daera-header p {\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    color: var(--ni-muted);\r\n    font-size: 14px !important;\r\n    line-height: 1.7;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Full-width rows *\/\r\n\r\n  .tricel-daera-grid {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n    gap: 16px;\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-daera-card {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n    border: 1px solid 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padding: 15px 17px 14px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .tricel-daera-card-body {\r\n      padding: 17px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media print {\r\n    .tricel-daera-card {\r\n      break-inside: avoid;\r\n      box-shadow: none;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section\r\n  class=\"tricel-daera-checklist\"\r\n  aria-labelledby=\"tricel-daera-checklist-heading\"\r\n>\r\n  <header class=\"tricel-daera-header\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"tricel-daera-checklist-heading\">\r\n      DAERA compliance checklist\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Use this checklist when reviewing an existing private sewage system and\r\n      its Consent to Discharge requirements.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n  <\/header>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"tricel-daera-grid\">\r\n\r\n    <article class=\"tricel-daera-card\">\r\n      <header class=\"tricel-daera-card-header\">\r\n        <h3>Consent documents<\/h3>\r\n      <\/header>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"tricel-daera-card-body\">\r\n        <ul class=\"tricel-daera-list\">\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              A Consent to Discharge exists.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              The complete consent and approved map are available.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              The consent holder\u2019s name is current.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              The property description is correct.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              All connected premises are authorised.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              The approved discharge point has been located.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <article class=\"tricel-daera-card\">\r\n      <header class=\"tricel-daera-card-header\">\r\n        <h3>System operation<\/h3>\r\n      <\/header>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"tricel-daera-card-body\">\r\n        <ul class=\"tricel-daera-list\">\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              The installed system corresponds with the consent.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              The system is operating within its approved capacity.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              No additional property has been connected without approval.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              Foul wastewater and rainwater are kept separate.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              No unauthorised bypass or overflow exists.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              The approved discharge route has not been altered.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              The discharge is not causing ponding, odour, or pollution.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <article class=\"tricel-daera-card\">\r\n      <header class=\"tricel-daera-card-header\">\r\n        <h3>Maintenance<\/h3>\r\n      <\/header>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"tricel-daera-card-body\">\r\n        <ul class=\"tricel-daera-list\">\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              The system is serviced according to its requirements.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              Sludge levels are monitored.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              Desludging is arranged when required.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              Pumps, blowers, controls, and alarms are operational.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              Covers and chambers are secure.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              The discharge area is protected from damage.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              Faults are investigated and repaired promptly.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <article class=\"tricel-daera-card\">\r\n      <header class=\"tricel-daera-card-header\">\r\n        <h3>Records<\/h3>\r\n      <\/header>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"tricel-daera-card-body\">\r\n        <ul class=\"tricel-daera-list\">\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              Service reports are retained.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              Desludging receipts are retained.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              Repairs and replacement components are documented.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              Sampling results are retained where applicable.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              Consent correspondence is retained.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              Ownership transfers and consent variations are documented.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <article class=\"tricel-daera-card\">\r\n      <header class=\"tricel-daera-card-header\">\r\n        <h3>Changes and incidents<\/h3>\r\n      <\/header>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"tricel-daera-card-body\">\r\n        <ul class=\"tricel-daera-list\">\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              Property extensions have been assessed for wastewater impact.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              Changes in use or loading have been reported where required.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              Ownership changes are notified within the required period.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              Shared-system responsibilities are documented.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              Emergency contacts and a pollution-response procedure are\r\n              available.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n\r\n          <li class=\"tricel-daera-item\">\r\n            <label>\r\n              <input type=\"checkbox\">\r\n              <span class=\"tricel-daera-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\r\n              Active water pollution is reported immediately.\r\n            <\/label>\r\n 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data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d6e82d elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-7216 elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2d6e82d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n  .tricel-ni-quote-cta,\r\n  .tricel-ni-quote-cta *,\r\n  .tricel-ni-quote-cta *::before,\r\n  .tricel-ni-quote-cta *::after {\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-quote-cta {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    margin: 0 0 32px;\r\n    padding: 44px 34px;\r\n    border-radius: 10px;\r\n    background-color: #1B3A5C;\r\n    color: #FFFFFF;\r\n    font-family: \"Poppins\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-quote-cta h2 {\r\n    max-width: 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#FFFFFF;\r\n    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;\r\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\r\n    transform: translateY(-1px);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-quote-buttons a:focus-visible {\r\n    outline: 3px solid rgba(77, 184, 255, 0.45);\r\n    outline-offset: 3px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 640px) {\r\n    .tricel-ni-quote-cta {\r\n      padding: 34px 20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .tricel-ni-quote-cta h2 {\r\n      font-size: 22px !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .tricel-ni-quote-buttons {\r\n      flex-direction: column;\r\n      align-items: stretch;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .tricel-ni-quote-buttons a {\r\n      width: 100%;\r\n      min-width: 0;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section\r\n  class=\"tricel-ni-quote-cta\"\r\n  aria-labelledby=\"tricel-ni-quote-heading\"\r\n>\r\n  <h2 id=\"tricel-ni-quote-heading\">\r\n    Need a wastewater treatment quote for a Northern Ireland site?\r\n  <\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p>\r\n    Tricel and its Northern Ireland partner, Depawater, can help identify the\r\n    wastewater treatment route that may be suitable for your site. Include the\r\n    property use, expected wastewater load, proposed discharge route, ground\r\n    conditions, consent status, and any available site or drainage reports\r\n    when requesting a quotation. Technical guidance cannot determine the\r\n    applicable VAT treatment, which should be checked against HMRC guidance or\r\n    with a qualified tax adviser.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div\r\n    class=\"tricel-ni-quote-buttons\"\r\n    aria-label=\"Northern Ireland wastewater quotation options\"\r\n  >\r\n    <a\r\n      class=\"tricel-ni-quote-primary\"\r\n      href=\"mailto:sales@depawater.com?subject=Northern%20Ireland%20wastewater%20treatment%20quote%20request\"\r\n    >\r\n      Request a quote\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <a\r\n      class=\"tricel-ni-quote-secondary\"\r\n      href=\"https:\/\/depawater.co.uk\/contact\/\"\r\n      target=\"_blank\"\r\n      rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\r\n    >\r\n      Contact Depawater\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b1afca e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1b1afca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7204 elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-7204 elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"7204\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n  .depawater-partner-section,\r\n  .depawater-partner-section *,\r\n  .depawater-partner-section *::before,\r\n  .depawater-partner-section *::after {\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-partner-section {\r\n    --depa-blue: #1B3A5C;\r\n    --depa-dark-blue: #102A43;\r\n    --depa-pale-blue: #EDF3F8;\r\n    --tricel-green: #2A5B3F;\r\n    --tricel-accent: #88E044;\r\n    --text-dark: #17211C;\r\n    --text-muted: #56635C;\r\n    --border: #D6E0E7;\r\n    --white: #FFFFFF;\r\n\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    padding: 56px 24px;\r\n    background-color: #F4F7F8;\r\n    color: var(--text-dark);\r\n    font-family: \"Poppins\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-partner-inner {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    max-width: 1080px;\r\n    margin: 0 auto;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-partner-eyebrow {\r\n    margin: 0 0 10px;\r\n    color: var(--depa-blue);\r\n    font-size: 12px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.15em;\r\n    line-height: 1.4;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-partner-heading {\r\n    max-width: 800px;\r\n    margin: 0 auto 16px;\r\n    color: var(--depa-dark-blue);\r\n    font-size: 28px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    line-height: 1.3;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-partner-intro {\r\n    max-width: 760px;\r\n    margin: 0 auto 10px;\r\n    color: var(--text-muted);\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    line-height: 1.75;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-partner-divider {\r\n    width: 52px;\r\n    height: 4px;\r\n    margin: 26px auto 30px;\r\n    border-radius: 2px;\r\n    background-color: var(--tricel-accent);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Summary cards *\/\r\n\r\n  .depawater-stat-grid {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));\r\n    gap: 16px;\r\n    margin: 0 0 22px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-stat-card {\r\n    min-height: 130px;\r\n    padding: 22px 18px;\r\n    border: 1px solid var(--border);\r\n    border-top: 4px solid var(--depa-blue);\r\n    border-radius: 9px;\r\n    background-color: var(--white);\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-stat-value {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    margin: 0 0 8px;\r\n    color: var(--depa-blue);\r\n    font-size: 24px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    line-height: 1.2;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-stat-label {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    color: var(--text-muted);\r\n    font-size: 13px;\r\n    line-height: 1.55;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Service cards *\/\r\n\r\n  .depawater-feature-grid {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\r\n    gap: 18px;\r\n    margin: 0 0 24px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-feature-card {\r\n    min-height: 100%;\r\n    padding: 24px;\r\n    border: 1px solid var(--border);\r\n    border-radius: 10px;\r\n    background-color: var(--white);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-feature-card--dark {\r\n    border-color: var(--depa-blue);\r\n    background-color: var(--depa-blue);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-feature-icon {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    width: 42px;\r\n    height: 42px;\r\n    margin: 0 0 15px;\r\n    border-radius: 7px;\r\n    background-color: var(--depa-pale-blue);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-feature-card--dark .depawater-feature-icon {\r\n    background-color: rgba(136, 224, 68, 0.17);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-feature-icon svg {\r\n    width: 22px;\r\n    height: 22px;\r\n    fill: none;\r\n    stroke: var(--depa-blue);\r\n    stroke-width: 1.8;\r\n    stroke-linecap: round;\r\n    stroke-linejoin: round;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-feature-card--dark .depawater-feature-icon svg {\r\n    stroke: var(--tricel-accent);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-feature-card h3 {\r\n    margin: 0 0 10px;\r\n    color: var(--depa-dark-blue);\r\n    font-size: 16px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    line-height: 1.4;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-feature-card--dark h3 {\r\n    color: var(--white);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-feature-card p {\r\n    margin: 0 0 14px;\r\n    color: var(--text-muted);\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    line-height: 1.7;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-feature-card--dark p {\r\n    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-check-list {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    gap: 9px;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    padding: 0;\r\n    list-style: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-check-list li {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    padding-left: 23px;\r\n    color: var(--text-muted);\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    line-height: 1.6;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-check-list li::before {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    top: 8px;\r\n    left: 0;\r\n    width: 9px;\r\n    height: 9px;\r\n    border-radius: 1px;\r\n    background-color: var(--depa-blue);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-feature-card--dark .depawater-check-list li {\r\n    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-feature-card--dark .depawater-check-list li::before {\r\n    background-color: var(--tricel-accent);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Contact details *\/\r\n\r\n  .depawater-contact-panel {\r\n    margin: 0 0 24px;\r\n    padding: 26px;\r\n    border-radius: 10px;\r\n    background-color: var(--depa-dark-blue);\r\n    color: var(--white);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-contact-panel h3 {\r\n    margin: 0 0 18px;\r\n    color: var(--white);\r\n    font-size: 20px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    line-height: 1.4;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-contact-grid {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\r\n    gap: 14px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-contact-item {\r\n    padding: 17px 18px;\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);\r\n    border-radius: 7px;\r\n    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-contact-label {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    margin: 0 0 6px;\r\n    color: var(--tricel-accent);\r\n    font-size: 11px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.08em;\r\n    line-height: 1.4;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-contact-value,\r\n  .depawater-contact-value:visited,\r\n  .depawater-contact-item address {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    color: var(--white) !important;\r\n    font-family: \"Poppins\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    font-style: normal;\r\n    font-weight: 500;\r\n    line-height: 1.65;\r\n    text-decoration: none !important;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-contact-value:hover,\r\n  .depawater-contact-value:focus {\r\n    color: var(--tricel-accent) !important;\r\n    text-decoration: none !important;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Buttons *\/\r\n\r\n  .depawater-cta-row {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    gap: 12px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-button,\r\n  .depawater-button:hover,\r\n  .depawater-button:focus,\r\n  .depawater-button:active,\r\n  .depawater-button:visited {\r\n    display: inline-flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    min-height: 48px;\r\n    padding: 12px 22px;\r\n    border-radius: 6px;\r\n    font-family: \"Poppins\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 13px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    line-height: 1.4;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n    text-decoration: none !important;\r\n    transition:\r\n      background-color 0.2s ease,\r\n      border-color 0.2s ease,\r\n      color 0.2s ease,\r\n      transform 0.2s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-button--primary,\r\n  .depawater-button--primary:visited {\r\n    border: 2px solid var(--tricel-accent);\r\n    background-color: var(--tricel-accent);\r\n    color: var(--depa-dark-blue) !important;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-button--primary:hover,\r\n  .depawater-button--primary:focus {\r\n    border-color: #76CC39;\r\n    background-color: #76CC39;\r\n    color: var(--depa-dark-blue) !important;\r\n    transform: translateY(-1px);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-button--secondary,\r\n  .depawater-button--secondary:visited {\r\n    border: 2px solid var(--depa-blue);\r\n    background-color: transparent;\r\n    color: var(--depa-blue) !important;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-button--secondary:hover,\r\n  .depawater-button--secondary:focus {\r\n    border-color: var(--depa-blue);\r\n    background-color: var(--depa-blue);\r\n    color: var(--white) !important;\r\n    transform: translateY(-1px);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .depawater-button:focus-visible {\r\n    outline: 3px solid rgba(136, 224, 68, 0.45);\r\n    outline-offset: 3px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 850px) {\r\n    .depawater-stat-grid {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .depawater-feature-grid,\r\n    .depawater-contact-grid {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 600px) {\r\n    .depawater-partner-section {\r\n      padding: 40px 18px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .depawater-partner-heading {\r\n      font-size: 23px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .depawater-feature-card,\r\n    .depawater-contact-panel {\r\n      padding: 21px 18px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .depawater-cta-row {\r\n      flex-direction: column;\r\n      align-items: stretch;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .depawater-button {\r\n      width: 100%;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section\r\n  class=\"depawater-partner-section\"\r\n  aria-labelledby=\"depawater-partner-heading\"\r\n>\r\n  <div class=\"depawater-partner-inner\">\r\n\r\n    <p class=\"depawater-partner-eyebrow\">\r\n      Tricel partner in Northern Ireland\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h2\r\n      class=\"depawater-partner-heading\"\r\n      id=\"depawater-partner-heading\"\r\n    >\r\n      Local wastewater support from Depawater\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <p class=\"depawater-partner-intro\">\r\n      Depawater is Tricel\u2019s official distributor in Northern Ireland,\r\n      supplying and supporting Tricel septic tanks, wastewater treatment\r\n      plants, tertiary treatment systems, and stormwater products.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p class=\"depawater-partner-intro\">\r\n      Its team can assist with the project from the initial site visit and\r\n      regulatory application stage through to system supply, installation,\r\n      commissioning, servicing, and later upgrades.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"depawater-partner-divider\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"depawater-stat-grid\">\r\n      <div class=\"depawater-stat-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"depawater-stat-value\">Since 2008<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"depawater-stat-label\">\r\n          Serving domestic and commercial wastewater projects in Northern\r\n          Ireland.\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"depawater-stat-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"depawater-stat-value\">25+ years<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"depawater-stat-label\">\r\n          Industry experience stated by Depawater across wastewater treatment\r\n          and installation work.\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"depawater-stat-card\">\r\n        <span class=\"depawater-stat-value\">Free visits<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"depawater-stat-label\">\r\n          Initial site visits and project advice are available across Northern\r\n          Ireland.\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"depawater-feature-grid\">\r\n\r\n      <article class=\"depawater-feature-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"depawater-feature-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 3l8 4v5c0 5-3.4 8.2-8 9-4.6-.8-8-4-8-9V7z\"><\/path>\r\n            <path d=\"M8.5 12l2.2 2.2 4.8-5\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <h3>Official Tricel distributor<\/h3>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n          Depawater supplies Tricel wastewater products for domestic,\r\n          commercial, replacement, and upgrade projects in Northern Ireland.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <ul class=\"depawater-check-list\">\r\n          <li>Tricel Vento septic tanks<\/li>\r\n          <li>Tricel Novo and Vitae treatment plants<\/li>\r\n          <li>Tricel Maxus commercial systems<\/li>\r\n          <li>Tricel Tero, Sandcel, and Nero products<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <article class=\"depawater-feature-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"depawater-feature-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n            <path d=\"M4 21V10l8-6 8 6v11\"><\/path>\r\n            <path d=\"M8 21v-7h8v7\"><\/path>\r\n            <path d=\"M9 9h6\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <h3>Site and application support<\/h3>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n          The team can assess the proposed site and assist with the technical\r\n          information needed before a system is selected.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <ul class=\"depawater-check-list\">\r\n          <li>Free initial site visits<\/li>\r\n          <li>Percolation testing<\/li>\r\n          <li>Consent to Discharge application assistance<\/li>\r\n          <li>Drainage-system reports and project advice<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n      <article class=\"depawater-feature-card depawater-feature-card--dark\">\r\n        <div 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Contact Depawater\r\n      <\/h3>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"depawater-contact-grid\">\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"depawater-contact-item\">\r\n          <span class=\"depawater-contact-label\">Telephone<\/span>\r\n          <a\r\n            class=\"depawater-contact-value\"\r\n            href=\"tel:+442837507023\"\r\n          >\r\n            02837 507 023\r\n          <\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"depawater-contact-item\">\r\n          <span class=\"depawater-contact-label\">\r\n            Sales and servicing email\r\n          <\/span>\r\n          <a\r\n            class=\"depawater-contact-value\"\r\n            href=\"mailto:sales@depawater.co.uk\"\r\n          >\r\n            sales@depawater.co.uk\r\n          <\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"depawater-contact-item\">\r\n          <span class=\"depawater-contact-label\">Office address<\/span>\r\n          <address>\r\n            14 Rockstown Road, Cladybeg,<br>\r\n            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Armagh,<br>\r\n            BT60 2HF, Northern Ireland\r\n          <\/address>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"depawater-contact-item\">\r\n          <span class=\"depawater-contact-label\">Opening hours<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"depawater-contact-value\">\r\n            Monday\u2013Thursday: 8.30am\u20135.00pm<br>\r\n            Friday: 8.30am\u20134.00pm\r\n          <\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"depawater-cta-row\">\r\n      <a\r\n        class=\"depawater-button depawater-button--primary\"\r\n        href=\"tel:+442837507023\"\r\n      >\r\n        Call Depawater\r\n      <\/a>\r\n\r\n      <a\r\n        class=\"depawater-button depawater-button--secondary\"\r\n        href=\"mailto:sales@depawater.co.uk\"\r\n      >\r\n        Email sales and servicing\r\n      <\/a>\r\n\r\n      <a\r\n        class=\"depawater-button depawater-button--secondary\"\r\n        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class=\"tricel-ni-faq-list\">\r\n\r\n      <details>\r\n        <summary>Do I need consent to discharge for a private sewage system in Northern Ireland?<\/summary>\r\n        <div class=\"tricel-ni-faq-answer\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            Yes, where sewage effluent is discharged from a house or other premises to a waterway or to the underground stratum. DAERA states that this is a legal requirement under Article 7 of the Water (Northern Ireland) Order and that failure to obtain consent is an offence. The requirement applies to proposed and pre-existing discharges.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/details>\r\n\r\n      <details>\r\n        <summary>Who regulates private sewage systems in Northern Ireland?<\/summary>\r\n        <div class=\"tricel-ni-faq-answer\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            DAERA, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs. Within DAERA, the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) regulates water discharges. DAERA states that private sewage treatment systems, including septic tanks and package treatment plants, require consent from NIEA.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/details>\r\n\r\n      <details>\r\n        <summary>How long does a consent application take?<\/summary>\r\n        <div class=\"tricel-ni-faq-answer\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            DAERA states that the Water (NI) Order 1999 provides a four-month timescale to determine an application for consent to discharge, so the consent stage should be allowed for in the project timeline.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/details>\r\n\r\n      <details>\r\n        <summary>What is the difference between a domestic consent and private sewage infrastructure?<\/summary>\r\n        <div class=\"tricel-ni-faq-answer\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            A domestic consent is for a discharge from a single dwelling only. For two or more dwellings, commercial sites and other developments that cannot connect to the public sewer, the route is private sewage infrastructure, and applicants should first seek advice from NI Water about connection to the public sewer network.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/details>\r\n\r\n      <details>\r\n        <summary>Do I need to contact NI Water before applying?<\/summary>\r\n        <div class=\"tricel-ni-faq-answer\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            For two or more dwellings and commercial sites, yes. DAERA states that a private sewage infrastructure application should include an NI Water Pre-development Enquiry issued within the previous 12 months, and where required a Wastewater Impact Assessment.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/details>\r\n\r\n      <details>\r\n        <summary>Which discharge route is preferred?<\/summary>\r\n        <div class=\"tricel-ni-faq-answer\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            Connection to the public foul sewer is preferred. Where that is not possible, DAERA states that applicants must demonstrate discharge options in line with NIEA's hierarchy: discharge to the underground stratum is considered next, and discharge to a waterway is the least preferable option.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/details>\r\n\r\n      <details>\r\n        <summary>How do I check whether a property already has consent?<\/summary>\r\n        <div class=\"tricel-ni-faq-answer\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            Use DAERA's Domestic Consent Public Register. Domestic consents and maps granted from 1992 to the present are available to download. Where a consent is not available to download, it can be requested through the register, with copies provided within 15 working days.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/details>\r\n\r\n      <details>\r\n        <summary>Who is responsible for maintaining the system and desludging?<\/summary>\r\n        <div class=\"tricel-ni-faq-answer\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            The householder is responsible for maintaining the septic tank and connecting pipes. NI Direct explains that NI Water provides desludging services to properties not connected to the mains sewer, with one free desludge in any twelve-month period, subject to service conditions.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/details>\r\n\r\n      <details>\r\n        <summary>Can Tricel and Depawater help with the application?<\/summary>\r\n        <div class=\"tricel-ni-faq-answer\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            Yes. For Northern Ireland projects, Tricel works with Depawater, its agent in Northern Ireland. Depawater supplies, installs, commissions and services Tricel systems, and can complete and submit consent to discharge forms and guide customers through the NIEA approval process for domestic and commercial projects.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before the installation, you need to define which sewage treatment plant size fits you the best. 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