{"id":6953,"date":"2026-07-09T17:26:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T17:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tricel.ie\/wastewater-treatment\/?page_id=6953"},"modified":"2026-07-14T13:10:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T13:10:58","slug":"consent-to-discharge","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tricel.ie\/wastewater-treatment\/northern-ireland\/consent-to-discharge\/","title":{"rendered":"Consent to Discharge Northern Ireland | Septic Tanks &#038; Treatment Plants"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"6953\" class=\"elementor elementor-6953\" 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 class=\"elementor-element 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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\">Consent to Discharge 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>If your property in Northern Ireland is not connected to the public sewer, you may need Consent to Discharge before installing, replacing or operating a septic tank, sewage treatment plant or private sewage system. The consent route depends on the property type, discharge route, site conditions and whether connection to NI Water infrastructure is possible.<\/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\">Request Northern Ireland wastewater guidance<\/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:\/\/tricel.ie\/wastewater-treatment\/northern-ireland\/daera-compliance-private-sewage-systems\">\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\">View DAERA compliance guide <\/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\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2da4f67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2da4f67\" 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 is Consent to Discharge?<\/h2>\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>Consent to Discharge is the approval needed before sewage effluent, trade wastewater or another polluting substance is discharged to a waterway or to underground layers in Northern Ireland.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidirect.gov.uk\/articles\/report-polluted-land-and-water\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NI Direct<\/a>\u00a0states that DAERA must give consent before trade or sewage waste, or another polluting substance, can be discharged into waterways or underground layers from commercial, industrial or domestic premises. It also notes that construction should not start until consent is in place, as consent is not guaranteed in every case.<\/p><p>For domestic properties, this can apply where a home uses a septic tank, package treatment plant, soakaway, drainage field or direct discharge route instead of connecting to the public foul sewer. For non-domestic sites, the application route may be more detailed and may fall under private sewage infrastructure or industrial discharge consent, depending on the project.<\/p><p>This page explains how Consent to Discharge works in Northern Ireland, what to check before applying, and when to involve Tricel and Depawater for local support. For a broader overview, see\u00a0<a class=\"twc-pending\" href=\"https:\/\/tricel.ie\/wastewater-treatment\/northern-ireland\/\">wastewater treatment in Northern Ireland.<\/a><\/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\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\">Who regulates Consent to Discharge in Northern Ireland?<\/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>Consent to Discharge is regulated by DAERA through the Northern Ireland Environment Agency, also known as NIEA. DAERA&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.daera-ni.gov.uk\/articles\/domestic-consent-public-register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">public register guidance<\/a>\u00a0states that, under Article 7 of the Water (NI) Order, consent is required to make a discharge of sewage effluent from a house or other premises to a waterway or to underground stratum. DAERA also states that this is a legal requirement and that failure to obtain consent is an offence.<\/p><p>NIEA&#8217;s role is to assess whether the proposed discharge can be accepted without unacceptable risk to public health, groundwater, rivers, streams, habitats or the wider aquatic environment. The consent process is therefore not just a formality. The proposed system, location, discharge point, receiving environment and supporting evidence can all affect whether consent is granted.<\/p><p>For the wider regulatory route, see the\u00a0<a class=\"twc-pending\" href=\"https:\/\/tricel.ie\/wastewater-treatment\/northern-ireland\/daera-compliance-private-sewage-systems\/\">DAERA compliance guide<\/a><\/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\">When do you need Consent to Discharge?<\/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>You may need Consent to Discharge if a property or site in Northern Ireland is not connected to the public sewer and wastewater will be treated privately before being discharged. This can include:<\/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-29aeb0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"29aeb0e\" 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-square-list {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    margin: 24px 0;\r\n    font-family: \"Poppins\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    color: #102033;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-square-list * {\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-square-list ul {\r\n    list-style: none;\r\n    padding: 0;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    columns: 2;\r\n    column-gap: 36px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-square-list li {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    break-inside: avoid;\r\n    padding-left: 20px;\r\n    margin: 0 0 12px;\r\n    line-height: 1.6;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-square-list li::before {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    left: 0;\r\n    top: 9px;\r\n    width: 8px;\r\n    height: 8px;\r\n    background: #1B3A5C;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n    .tricel-ni-square-list ul {\r\n      columns: 1;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"tricel-ni-square-list\">\r\n  <ul>\r\n    <li>A new septic tank installation.<\/li>\r\n    <li>A new package sewage treatment plant.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Replacement of an old septic tank.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Upgrade from a septic tank to a treatment plant.<\/li>\r\n    <li>A new soakaway, drainage field or discharge point.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Discharge to a watercourse.<\/li>\r\n    <li>A self-build home in a rural location.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Commercial premises without public sewer access.<\/li>\r\n    <li>A development of two or more dwellings.<\/li>\r\n    <li>A school, care facility, hospitality site, campsite, rural business or visitor facility.<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d90a1ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d90a1ec\" 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&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.daera-ni.gov.uk\/articles\/domestic-consent-public-register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Domestic Consent Public Register<\/a>\u00a0states that the requirement applies to proposed discharges and to pre-existing discharges, regardless of when they began. This is important for older properties. A system installed years ago may still need the correct consent record, particularly when the property is being sold, extended, renovated or assessed for replacement.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/depawater.co.uk\/consent-to-discharge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Depawater<\/a>, Tricel&#8217;s Northern Ireland partner, also states that existing septic tanks and sewage treatment plants require Consent to Discharge approval, and that applications for single domestic dwellings are now submitted online.<\/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-594b836 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"594b836\" 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-c63bbf2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c63bbf2\" 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 for a single domestic dwelling<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ea1038 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ea1038\" 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 single domestic dwelling is usually handled through the domestic consent route. DAERA states that NIEA has an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.daera-ni.gov.uk\/articles\/regulating-water-discharges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online application process<\/a>\u00a0for domestic consents and that first-time users need a Government Gateway username and password. DAERA also states that the Water (NI) Order 1999 provides a four-month timescale to determine a Consent to Discharge application, meaning applicants should allow enough time for the application to be processed.<\/p><p>This route is relevant where one house requires a private wastewater system because it cannot connect to the public sewer. The application should identify the property, the type of system proposed, the discharge route and the supporting information requested by NIEA.<\/p><p>During the assessment, DAERA states that the site and\/or system may be inspected by an authorised officer. The inspection may include dye testing and inspection of the area where the discharge point is located.<\/p><p>A domestic consent should therefore be prepared before installation starts. Choosing a tank first, without checking the discharge route, can create delays if the proposed layout or discharge arrangement does not match NIEA requirements.<\/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-4d52a9f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4d52a9f\" 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-74b271e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"74b271e\" 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\">Two or more dwellings: a different route<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe149ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe149ec\" 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 domestic consent route is not intended for every project. DAERA states that domestic consents are for discharges from a single dwelling only. For sites of two or more dwellings, applicants should first seek advice from NI Water about connection to the public sewer network. If NI Water does not have capacity in the foul sewerage infrastructure, a Wastewater Impact Assessment may be required.<\/p><p>This distinction matters for small developments, grouped rural homes, shared private systems, conversions, housing schemes and sites where more than one dwelling will use the same treatment system. These projects should not be treated as if they were a single-house septic tank application.<\/p><p>Where a private treatment route is being considered for two or more dwellings, the project may fall under the private sewage infrastructure route. DAERA states that, for residential developments of two or more dwellings, NIEA requires evidence of a valid\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.niwater.com\/services-for-developers\/pre-development-enquiry-single-unit-developments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NI Water Pre-Development Enquiry<\/a>\u00a0and, depending on NI Water advice, a Wastewater Impact Assessment may also be required.<\/p><p class=\"twc-rel-inline\">Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tricel.ie\/wastewater-treatment\/housing-development-wastewater-treatment\/\">Housing development wastewater treatment<\/a><\/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\">Commercial premises and private sewage infrastructure<\/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>Commercial premises that cannot connect to NI Water infrastructure may also be treated as private sewage infrastructure.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.daera-ni.gov.uk\/articles\/regulating-water-discharges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DAERA<\/a>\u00a0states that commercial properties unable to connect to NI Water infrastructure are considered private sewage infrastructure and are required to apply using the industrial discharge consent process.<\/p><p>This may apply to sites such as hotels, guesthouses and B&amp;Bs; caf\u00e9s, restaurants and pubs; schools and education sites; nursing homes and care facilities; campsites, caravan parks and glamping sites; garden centres, farm shops and rural enterprises; community halls, churches, clubs and visitor facilities; and depots, workshops and mixed-use premises.<\/p><p>The correct consent route depends on the site use, wastewater type, population equivalent, discharge route and whether the wastewater is domestic sewage only or includes trade or process wastewater, kitchen wastewater, washdown areas or site drainage.<\/p><p class=\"twc-rel-inline\">Sector guidance:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tricel.ie\/wastewater-treatment\/hotel-wastewater-treatment\/\">Hotels &amp; hospitality<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0|\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tricel.ie\/wastewater-treatment\/restaurant-cafe-pub-wastewater-treatment\/\">Restaurants, caf\u00e9s &amp; pubs<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0|\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tricel.ie\/wastewater-treatment\/school-wastewater-treatment\/\">Schools<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0|\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tricel.ie\/wastewater-treatment\/nursing-home-wastewater-treatment\/\">Nursing homes<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0|\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tricel.ie\/wastewater-treatment\/campsite-sewage-system\/\">Campsites<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0|\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tricel.ie\/wastewater-treatment\/rural-business-wastewater-treatment\/\">Rural business<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0|\u00a0\u00a0<a class=\"twc-pending\" href=\"https:\/\/tricel.ie\/wastewater-treatment\/community-visitor-facility-wastewater-treatment\/\">Community &amp; visitor facilities<\/a><\/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\">Public sewer connection should be checked first<\/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>Before a private sewage system is progressed, connection to the public foul sewer should be checked.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.daera-ni.gov.uk\/articles\/regulating-water-discharges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DAERA<\/a>\u00a0states that the preferred means of sewage collection and disposal is connection to the public foul drainage system provided by NI Water. Where connection to the main sewer is not possible, discharge consent under the Water (NI) Order 1999 will be required for the discharge of sewage effluent from the proposed development.<\/p><p>This means a private treatment plant should not be selected only because it appears convenient. The first question is whether the site can connect to public foul drainage. If connection is possible, that route may be required or preferred. If connection is not possible, the applicant may need to provide evidence showing that NI Water has been consulted and that other options have been considered.<\/p><p>For developments and commercial sites, this can affect programme planning. Waiting until late in the project to check the public sewer position can delay planning, design, installation and commissioning.<\/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-f5dabae e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f5dabae\" 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-d9d59f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d9d59f2\" 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\">Discharge to ground or discharge to waterway<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eacede1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eacede1\" 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 discharge route is central to the consent application. A private sewage system usually discharges treated effluent either to ground or, in some cases, to a waterway.<\/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-831bc69 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"831bc69\" 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-bdba27c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bdba27c\" 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 href=\"https:\/\/www.daera-ni.gov.uk\/articles\/regulating-water-discharges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DAERA<\/a>\u00a0states that, where connection to the public foul sewer is not feasible, applicants must demonstrate that other discharge options have been explored in line with NIEA&#8217;s hierarchy of sewage disposal. This includes discharge to the underground stratum, supported by site investigation and technical evidence such as percolation test results. DAERA further states that only where discharge to ground cannot be achieved will NIEA consider proposals for discharge to a waterway, and that discharge to a watercourse is the least preferable option.<\/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-eb4b59a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eb4b59a\" 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>In practical terms, this means the site assessment matters as much as the tank itself. A septic tank or treatment plant cannot be assessed in isolation. Soil conditions, groundwater, gradients, available area, separation distances, access, boundaries, existing drainage, nearby watercourses and sensitive receiving environments can all affect whether the discharge route is acceptable.<\/p><p>For many domestic sites, percolation testing may be needed to assess whether the ground can accept treated effluent. Depawater states that its\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/depawater.co.uk\/percolation-tests\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">percolation testing service<\/a>\u00a0includes preparing test holes, recording drainage times, calculating the soil&#8217;s percolation rate and assisting with Consent to Discharge applications.<\/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\">What information may be needed for an application?<\/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>The information required depends on the type of application. For a single dwelling, the domestic online application will usually focus on the site, proposed system, discharge route and supporting documents. DAERA&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.daera-ni.gov.uk\/news\/septic-tank-consents-go-digital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">digital consent announcement<\/a>\u00a0states that the online system includes provision for uploading maps and supporting documents, including treatment system certification.<\/p><p>For private sewage infrastructure, the evidence requirements can be more detailed.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.daera-ni.gov.uk\/articles\/regulating-water-discharges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DAERA<\/a>\u00a0states that a private sewage infrastructure application must include information such as a NI Water Pre-Development Enquiry issued within the previous 12 months, and a Wastewater Impact Assessment where NI Water has indicated that one is required.<\/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-ec58707 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"ec58707\" 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-square-list {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    margin: 24px 0;\r\n    font-family: \"Poppins\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    color: #102033;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-square-list * {\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-square-list ul {\r\n    list-style: none;\r\n    padding: 0;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    columns: 2;\r\n    column-gap: 36px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-square-list li {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    break-inside: avoid;\r\n    padding-left: 20px;\r\n    margin: 0 0 12px;\r\n    line-height: 1.6;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-square-list li::before {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    left: 0;\r\n    top: 9px;\r\n    width: 8px;\r\n    height: 8px;\r\n    background: #1B3A5C;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n    .tricel-ni-square-list ul {\r\n      columns: 1;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"tricel-ni-square-list\">\r\n  <p>\r\n    A project team should prepare, where relevant:\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <ul>\r\n    <li>Site address and applicant details.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Site plan and location map.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Proposed treatment system details.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Treatment system certification.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Proposed discharge route.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Percolation test results, where relevant.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Soakaway or drainage field design information.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Discharge point location.<\/li>\r\n    <li>NI Water Pre-Development Enquiry, where required.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Wastewater Impact Assessment, where required.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Population equivalent or wastewater load calculation.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Details of commercial use, if applicable.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Information on kitchens, grease, washdown or trade wastewater.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Maintenance access and service plan.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Any planning, building control or design documentation requested.<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b745d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b745d2\" 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 application should be consistent with the site design. If the tank location, discharge route or development layout changes after the application is submitted, the consent position may need to be reviewed.<\/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\">How long does Consent to Discharge take?<\/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>DAERA states that a Consent to Discharge application can take up to four months to determine. Requests for additional information may extend the practical project timeline.<\/p><p>For private sewage infrastructure,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.daera-ni.gov.uk\/articles\/regulating-water-discharges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DAERA<\/a>\u00a0states that no works or sewage effluent discharge should begin before Consent to Discharge has been granted by NIEA. DAERA explains that this is to ensure responsible sewage management and protection of public health and the environment.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidirect.gov.uk\/articles\/report-polluted-land-and-water\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NI Direct<\/a>\u00a0also recommends that construction should not start until consent is in place, because the issue of consent is not guaranteed in all circumstances.<\/p><p>This is an important risk point for homeowners, developers and contractors. If installation starts before consent is granted, the project may need to be changed, delayed or redesigned if NIEA does not accept the proposed discharge route or 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-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\">Existing systems and the public register<\/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>If a property already has a septic tank or treatment plant, the first step may be to check whether a consent record exists. DAERA&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.daera-ni.gov.uk\/articles\/domestic-consent-public-register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Domestic Consent Public Register<\/a>\u00a0allows domestic consent details to be searched online. DAERA states that all consents and maps granted from 1992 to the present are available to download.<\/p><p>Older records can be harder to identify because addresses and postcodes may have changed. DAERA advises that some consents were granted using site addresses or descriptions, and suggests searching by road name, alternative spellings, townlands or partial address information where needed. If a consent is not available to download, DAERA states that a copy can be requested through the Public Register and will be provided within 15 working days.<\/p><p>This check is useful when buying or selling a rural property; replacing an older septic tank; planning an extension; changing the use of a property; investigating odour, drainage or pollution concerns; or checking whether the discharge route matches the consent.<\/p><p class=\"twc-rel-inline\">For cost and paperwork planning, see\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tricel.ie\/wastewater-treatment\/cost-and-vat\/\">septic tank cost and VAT in Northern Ireland<\/a>.<\/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-a9f735d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a9f735d\" 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-376e9b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"376e9b2\" 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 does not replace maintenance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfc7d5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cfc7d5f\" 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>Consent is not the end of the owner&#8217;s responsibility. The system must be maintained so that it continues to operate as intended.<\/p><p>NIEA&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.daera-ni.gov.uk\/publications\/looking-after-your-private-sewage-treatment-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">private sewage treatment system leaflet<\/a>\u00a0states that the owner or occupier is responsible for the system. This includes keeping it in good working order, arranging regular desludging, making sure the necessary NIEA consent is in place and covering associated costs. Where a system is shared, responsibility is shared by all owners, even if the tank is not on one owner&#8217;s land.<\/p><p>The same NIEA leaflet states that septic tanks should be desludged regularly and that package treatment plants need regular servicing by a qualified professional, with owners referred to manufacturer recommendations for service and maintenance. It also notes that NI Water provides a free desludging service once every 12 months for customers not connected to the main sewer network, where service conditions are met.<\/p><p>Signs of a potential problem can include slow drains, odours and wet ground near the tank or soakaway. NIEA advises that a good time to check whether the system is working properly is when it is desludged or serviced.<\/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\">Septic tank, sewage treatment plant or further treatment?<\/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>The right system depends on the consent route, site conditions and discharge requirements. A septic tank may be suitable for some sites where an appropriate drainage field or soakaway can be used, but other sites may require a package sewage treatment plant or further treatment stage.<\/p><p>Depawater&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/depawater.co.uk\/consent-to-discharge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Consent to Discharge guidance<\/a>\u00a0states that the discharge option should be established before the application is completed, because the selected wastewater treatment system depends on whether the discharge is to a soakaway or percolation area or to a waterway.<\/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-c357a86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"c357a86\" 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-process {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    margin: 28px 0;\r\n    font-family: \"Poppins\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    color: #102033;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-process * {\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-process-card {\r\n    border: 1px solid #d8e3ee;\r\n    border-left: 6px solid #1B3A5C;\r\n    border-radius: 14px;\r\n    background: #f8fbfe;\r\n    padding: 26px;\r\n    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(27, 58, 92, 0.08);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-process-intro {\r\n    margin: 0 0 18px;\r\n    line-height: 1.65;\r\n    color: #34465a;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-process-intro strong {\r\n    color: #1B3A5C;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-process-list {\r\n    counter-reset: ni-process;\r\n    list-style: none;\r\n    padding: 0;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    gap: 12px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-process-list li {\r\n    counter-increment: ni-process;\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    padding: 15px 16px 15px 54px;\r\n    background: #ffffff;\r\n    border: 1px solid #e1eaf2;\r\n    border-radius: 10px;\r\n    line-height: 1.55;\r\n    color: #102033;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-process-list li::before {\r\n    content: counter(ni-process);\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    left: 16px;\r\n    top: 50%;\r\n    transform: translateY(-50%);\r\n    width: 26px;\r\n    height: 26px;\r\n    border-radius: 6px;\r\n    background: #1B3A5C;\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    line-height: 26px;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-related {\r\n    margin-top: 20px;\r\n    padding-top: 18px;\r\n    border-top: 1px solid #d8e3ee;\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n    gap: 10px;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-related span {\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    color: #1B3A5C;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-related a {\r\n    display: inline-block;\r\n    padding: 9px 13px;\r\n    border: 1px solid #1B3A5C;\r\n    border-radius: 999px;\r\n    color: #1B3A5C;\r\n    background: #ffffff;\r\n    text-decoration: none;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-related a:hover {\r\n    background: #1B3A5C;\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n    .tricel-ni-process-card {\r\n      padding: 22px 18px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .tricel-ni-process-list li {\r\n      padding: 14px 14px 14px 50px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .tricel-ni-related {\r\n      display: block;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .tricel-ni-related span,\r\n    .tricel-ni-related a {\r\n      margin: 0 0 10px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"tricel-ni-process\" aria-label=\"Northern Ireland wastewater system selection process\">\r\n  <div class=\"tricel-ni-process-card\">\r\n    <p class=\"tricel-ni-process-intro\">\r\n      <strong>This is why system selection should follow the site assessment.<\/strong>\r\n      The order should normally be:\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <ol class=\"tricel-ni-process-list\">\r\n      <li>Confirm the property type and site use.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Check whether connection to the public sewer is possible.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Confirm the likely consent route.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Assess the discharge route.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Carry out percolation testing or other site investigation where required.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Select a system that matches the site and consent requirements.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Submit the correct application and supporting documents.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Install only when the consent position is clear.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ol>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"tricel-ni-related\" aria-label=\"Related wastewater guidance\">\r\n      <span>Related:<\/span>\r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/tricel.ie\/wastewater-treatment\/household-wastewater-treatment\/\">Household wastewater treatment<\/a>\r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/tricel.ie\/wastewater-treatment\/commercial-wastewater-treatment\/\">Commercial wastewater treatment<\/a>\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<\/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\">How Tricel and Depawater support Northern Ireland projects<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0b88af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0b88af\" 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>Tricel works with Depawater for wastewater projects in Northern Ireland.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/depawater.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Depawater<\/a>\u00a0states that it provides Consent to Discharge applications, percolation testing, installation, maintenance and servicing, and that it can complete and submit consent forms on behalf of customers for domestic and commercial projects.<\/p><p>Depawater&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/depawater.co.uk\/consent-to-discharge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Consent to Discharge page<\/a>\u00a0states that its services include processing Consent to Discharge applications, professional percolation testing, certified Tricel systems and site-specific design support.<\/p><p>This local support can be useful if you are building a new home in Northern Ireland; replacing an old septic tank; upgrading to a package treatment plant; unsure whether you discharge to ground or watercourse; preparing a consent application; dealing with planning or building control; developing a commercial or shared site; or checking an existing consent before selling or renovating.<\/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-ff53655 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"ff53655\" 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-cta {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    margin: 30px 0;\r\n    font-family: \"Poppins\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    background: #183f54;\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n    padding: 34px 8%;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-cta * {\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-cta-inner {\r\n    max-width: 760px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-cta h2 {\r\n    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#ffffff;\r\n    color: #ffffff;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-cta-secondary:hover {\r\n    background: #ffffff;\r\n    color: #183f54;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n    .tricel-ni-cta {\r\n      padding: 28px 20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .tricel-ni-cta h2 {\r\n      font-size: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .tricel-ni-cta-buttons {\r\n      flex-direction: column;\r\n      align-items: flex-start;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .tricel-ni-cta a {\r\n      width: 100%;\r\n      max-width: 320px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"tricel-ni-cta\" aria-label=\"Consent to Discharge support in Northern Ireland\">\r\n  <div class=\"tricel-ni-cta-inner\">\r\n    <h2>Need help with Consent to Discharge in Northern Ireland?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <p>\r\n      Tricel can review your project details and, where appropriate, direct your enquiry to Depawater for local site assessment, application support, percolation testing, installation and servicing.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"tricel-ni-cta-buttons\">\r\n      <a class=\"tricel-ni-cta-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/tricel.ie\/contact-us\/\">\r\n        Contact Tricel\r\n      <\/a>\r\n\r\n      <a class=\"tricel-ni-cta-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/depawater.co.uk\/consent-to-discharge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n        Depawater (Northern Ireland)\r\n      <\/a>\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<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cff01c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4cff01c\" 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-36421c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"36421c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"tricel-ni-apply-checklist\" aria-label=\"Before applying for Northern Ireland consent to discharge\">\r\n  <div class=\"tricel-ni-apply-card\">\r\n    <h2>Before applying, confirm:<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <ul class=\"tricel-ni-apply-list\">\r\n      <li>Is the site in Northern Ireland?<\/li>\r\n      <li>Is it a single dwelling, two or more dwellings, commercial premises or mixed-use site?<\/li>\r\n      <li>Can the site connect to the public foul sewer?<\/li>\r\n      <li>Has NI Water been contacted where required?<\/li>\r\n      <li>Is a Pre-Development Enquiry needed?<\/li>\r\n      <li>Is a Wastewater Impact Assessment needed?<\/li>\r\n      <li>Is the proposed discharge to ground or to a waterway?<\/li>\r\n      <li>Has percolation testing been completed where needed?<\/li>\r\n      <li>Is the system correctly sized for the actual use?<\/li>\r\n      <li>Are maps, drawings and certificates ready?<\/li>\r\n      <li>Is there enough time for the application to be assessed?<\/li>\r\n      <li>Has maintenance access been considered?<\/li>\r\n      <li>Who will service and desludge the system after installation?<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n  <\/div>\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>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d3c4ec e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9d3c4ec\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;sticky&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;sticky_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;],&quot;sticky_offset&quot;:200,&quot;sticky_parent&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false,&quot;sticky_effects_offset&quot;:0,&quot;sticky_anchor_link_offset&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e5b44c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8e5b44c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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   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 class=\"depawater-feature-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n            <path d=\"M14.7 6.3a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.4l1.6 1.6a1 1 0 0 0 1.4 0l3.8-3.8a6 6 0 0 1-7.9 7.9l-6.9 6.9a2.1 2.1 0 0 1-3-3l6.9-6.9a6 6 0 0 1 7.9-7.9z\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <h3>Supply, installation, and commissioning<\/h3>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n          Depawater can manage the complete physical installation or provide\r\n          only the parts of the project for which support is required.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <ul class=\"depawater-check-list\">\r\n          <li>Domestic and commercial system supply<\/li>\r\n          <li>Excavation and installation support<\/li>\r\n          <li>System commissioning<\/li>\r\n          <li>Retrofit and replacement projects<\/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=\"M12 22a9 9 0 1 0-9-9\"><\/path>\r\n            <path d=\"M3 4v6h6\"><\/path>\r\n            <path d=\"M12 7v6l4 2\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <h3>Maintenance and ongoing support<\/h3>\r\n\r\n        <p>\r\n          Support remains available after installation to help maintain the\r\n          system and address operational or site-related problems.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n\r\n        <ul class=\"depawater-check-list\">\r\n          <li>Scheduled servicing and maintenance<\/li>\r\n          <li>System upgrades and replacement components<\/li>\r\n          <li>Septic-tank problem investigation<\/li>\r\n          <li>Wastewater insurance-claim management<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div\r\n      class=\"depawater-contact-panel\"\r\n      aria-labelledby=\"depawater-contact-heading\"\r\n    >\r\n      <h3 id=\"depawater-contact-heading\">\r\n        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            Mowhan, Co. 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        href=\"https:\/\/depawater.co.uk\/contact\/\"\r\n        target=\"_blank\"\r\n        rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\r\n      >\r\n        Visit the Depawater website\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2e55fb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e2e55fb\" 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-2609554 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2609554\" 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-related-section {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    margin: 0 0 32px;\r\n    padding: 42px 44px 38px;\r\n    background: #f3f6f8;\r\n    font-family: \"Poppins\", Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    color: #071820;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-related-section * {\r\n    box-sizing: border-box;\r\n    font-size: 14px !important;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-related-eyebrow {\r\n    margin: 0 0 12px;\r\n    color: #1B3A5C;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.28em;\r\n    line-height: 1.3;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-related-section h2 {\r\n    max-width: 920px;\r\n    margin: 0 0 26px;\r\n    color: #1B3A5C;\r\n    font-size: 28px !important;\r\n    font-weight: 800;\r\n    line-height: 1.15;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-related-grid {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));\r\n    gap: 28px 26px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-related-card {\r\n    padding-top: 16px;\r\n    border-top: 1px solid #1B3A5C;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-related-card h3 {\r\n    margin: 0 0 12px;\r\n    color: #1B3A5C;\r\n    font-weight: 800;\r\n    line-height: 1.3;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-related-card p {\r\n    margin: 0 0 18px;\r\n    color: #1f1f1f;\r\n    line-height: 1.65;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-related-card a {\r\n    color: #1B3A5C !important;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    line-height: 1.4;\r\n    text-decoration: underline;\r\n    text-underline-offset: 4px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .tricel-ni-related-card a:hover,\r\n  .tricel-ni-related-card a:focus {\r\n    color: #4DB8FF !important;\r\n    text-decoration-thickness: 2px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 960px) {\r\n    .tricel-ni-related-section {\r\n      padding: 36px 28px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .tricel-ni-related-grid {\r\n      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\r\n      gap: 28px 24px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @media (max-width: 640px) {\r\n    .tricel-ni-related-section {\r\n      padding: 30px 20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .tricel-ni-related-eyebrow {\r\n      letter-spacing: 0.2em;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .tricel-ni-related-section h2 {\r\n      font-size: 24px !important;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .tricel-ni-related-grid {\r\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n      gap: 26px;\r\n    }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"tricel-ni-related-section\">\r\n  <p class=\"tricel-ni-related-eyebrow\">Related guides<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <h2>Everything else you might need<\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"tricel-ni-related-grid\">\r\n    <article class=\"tricel-ni-related-card\">\r\n      <h3>DAERA compliance for private sewage systems<\/h3>\r\n      <p>\r\n        Understand DAERA and NIEA compliance routes for private sewage systems\r\n        and commercial sites.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <a href=\"\/wastewater-treatment\/northern-ireland\/daera-compliance-private-sewage-systems\/\">\r\n        Read DAERA compliance guide \u2192\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <article class=\"tricel-ni-related-card\">\r\n      <h3>Republic of Ireland vs Northern Ireland regulations compared<\/h3>\r\n      <p>\r\n        Compare the main wastewater treatment, registration, consent, and\r\n        compliance routes across both jurisdictions.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <a href=\"\/wastewater-treatment\/roi-vs-ni-regulations-compared\/\">\r\n        Compare RoI and NI rules \u2192\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <article class=\"tricel-ni-related-card\">\r\n      <h3>Commercial wastewater treatment guide<\/h3>\r\n      <p>\r\n        Guidance for commercial, mixed-use, and larger wastewater projects\r\n        where domestic rules may not apply.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <a href=\"\/wastewater-treatment\/commercial-wastewater-treatment\/\">\r\n        View commercial wastewater treatment \u2192\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <article class=\"tricel-ni-related-card\">\r\n      <h3>Septic tank regulations in Ireland<\/h3>\r\n      <p>\r\n        A wider guide to septic tank registration, owner responsibilities,\r\n        inspections, and compliance in Ireland.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <a href=\"\/wastewater-treatment\/septic-tank-regulations-in-ireland\/\">\r\n        Read septic tank regulations \u2192\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <article class=\"tricel-ni-related-card\">\r\n      <h3>Wastewater treatment systems in Northern Ireland<\/h3>\r\n      <p>\r\n        Guidance for Northern Ireland homes, commercial sites, and\r\n        developments, including NIEA consent, NI Water checks, and system\r\n        selection.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <a href=\"\/wastewater-treatment\/northern-ireland\/\">\r\n        View Northern Ireland guide \u2192\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <article class=\"tricel-ni-related-card\">\r\n      <h3>Tricel Vitae<\/h3>\r\n      <p>\r\n        Domestic wastewater treatment plant option for Northern Ireland sites\r\n        where direct discharge to a watercourse may be reviewed.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <a\r\n        href=\"https:\/\/tricel.ie\/wastewater-treatment\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Brochure-Tricel-Vitae.pdf\"\r\n        target=\"_blank\"\r\n        rel=\"noopener\"\r\n      >\r\n        View Tricel Vitae brochure \u2192\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <article class=\"tricel-ni-related-card\">\r\n      <h3>Tricel Novo<\/h3>\r\n      <p>\r\n        Domestic and light-commercial wastewater treatment plant option for\r\n        projects from 1 to 50 PE.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <a\r\n        href=\"https:\/\/tricel.ie\/wastewater-treatment\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Brochure-Tricel-Novo-Wastewater-Treatment-Plant.pdf\"\r\n        target=\"_blank\"\r\n        rel=\"noopener\"\r\n      >\r\n        View Tricel Novo brochure \u2192\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <article class=\"tricel-ni-related-card\">\r\n      <h3>Tricel Maxus<\/h3>\r\n      <p>\r\n        Commercial wastewater treatment plant option for larger or shared\r\n        loads above the domestic range.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <a\r\n        href=\"https:\/\/tricel.ie\/wastewater-treatment\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tricel-Maxus-Wastewater-treatment-brochure-above-50-PE.pdf\"\r\n        target=\"_blank\"\r\n        rel=\"noopener\"\r\n      >\r\n        View Tricel Maxus brochure \u2192\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n  <\/div>\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\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d430729 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d430729\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" 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asked questions\">\r\n  <div class=\"tricel-ni-consent-faq-card\">\r\n    <h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"tricel-ni-consent-faq-list\">\r\n\r\n      <details>\r\n        <summary>Do I need Consent to Discharge for a septic tank in Northern Ireland?<\/summary>\r\n        <div class=\"tricel-ni-consent-faq-answer\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            Yes, where a septic tank or private sewage system discharges sewage effluent to a waterway or underground stratum, DAERA consent is required. DAERA states that this is a legal requirement under Article 7 of the Water (NI) Order and that failure to obtain consent is an offence.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/details>\r\n\r\n      <details>\r\n        <summary>Is Consent to Discharge the same as planning permission?<\/summary>\r\n        <div class=\"tricel-ni-consent-faq-answer\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            No. Consent to Discharge relates to the discharge of sewage effluent or wastewater. Planning permission and building control approval may also be relevant, but they are separate from NIEA consent.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/details>\r\n\r\n      <details>\r\n        <summary>Can I apply online?<\/summary>\r\n        <div class=\"tricel-ni-consent-faq-answer\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            For domestic consents, yes. DAERA states that NIEA has an online application process for domestic consents and that first-time users need a Government Gateway username and password.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/details>\r\n\r\n      <details>\r\n        <summary>How long does the application take?<\/summary>\r\n        <div class=\"tricel-ni-consent-faq-answer\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            DAERA states that a Consent to Discharge application can take up to four months to process, so enough time should be allowed before works are planned.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/details>\r\n\r\n      <details>\r\n        <summary>Can I start construction before consent is granted?<\/summary>\r\n        <div class=\"tricel-ni-consent-faq-answer\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            NI Direct recommends that construction should not start until consent is in place, because consent is not guaranteed. For private sewage infrastructure, DAERA states that no works or discharge of sewage effluent should begin before NIEA grants consent.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/details>\r\n\r\n      <details>\r\n        <summary>Is a single dwelling treated the same as a housing development?<\/summary>\r\n        <div class=\"tricel-ni-consent-faq-answer\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            No. DAERA states that domestic consents are for discharges from a single dwelling only. Sites with two or more dwellings 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 commercial sites need a different application?<\/summary>\r\n        <div class=\"tricel-ni-consent-faq-answer\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            They may. DAERA states that commercial properties unable to connect to NI Water infrastructure are considered private sewage infrastructure and are required to apply using the industrial discharge consent process.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/details>\r\n\r\n      <details>\r\n        <summary>What is the public register?<\/summary>\r\n        <div class=\"tricel-ni-consent-faq-answer\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            DAERA's Domestic Consent Public Register allows users to search domestic consent details online. DAERA states that consents and maps granted from 1992 to the present are available to download.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/details>\r\n\r\n      <details>\r\n        <summary>Do I still need to maintain the system after consent is granted?<\/summary>\r\n        <div class=\"tricel-ni-consent-faq-answer\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            Yes. NIEA's private sewage treatment system leaflet states that the owner or occupier is responsible for keeping the system in good working order, arranging regular desludging, making sure consent is in place and covering associated costs.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/details>\r\n\r\n      <details>\r\n        <summary>Can Depawater help with the application?<\/summary>\r\n        <div class=\"tricel-ni-consent-faq-answer\">\r\n          <p>\r\n            Yes. Depawater states that it can complete and submit Consent to Discharge forms on behalf of customers and guide them 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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd97db0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fd97db0\" 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-829e5c4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"829e5c4\" 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 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