KINGSPAN Wastewater Management
COLLEGE ROAD NORTH
ASTON CLINTON
AYLESBURY
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HP22 5EW
Tel: 01296 633000
Fax: 01296 633001
Suppliers of: Rainwater Harvesting Water Recycling Rainwater Harvesting Garden Watering system recycled watering systems
Kingspan Water Management Solutions is a division of Kingspan that includes Kingspan Klargester, the leading brand for waste water management and sewage treatment and Kingspan Water the leading brand for storm water attenuation and rainwater harvesting.
Kingspan Water provides an innovative range of rainwater harvesting systems. Our systems salvage rainwater for non-potable applications such as toilet-flushing, manufacturing processes and cleaning. The volumes are significant enough to make radical savings in most types and sizes of building, both commercial and domestic.
We have pioneered the research and development of sustainable water technology and are experienced in supplying rainwater harvesting systems for a wide selection of applications from domestic buildings and residential developments to commercial and local authority applications.The Kingspan Water website provides resources and information about the features and benefits of rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling.
Kingspan Klargester is the UK leading brand for waste water and sewage treatment, septic tanks, packaged pumping stations and separators. By being the leading specialists for over 50 years, our dedicated technical team has successfully pioneered a complete solution featuring innovative products, from sewage treatment plants to oil/water separators and traps, to safeguard water quality in all building projects. Our websites provide a wealth of information for the specifier including case studies, product specification. Our latest product range guides are available in the above downloads section.
Kingspan Water Rainwater Harvesting Systems
Kingspan Water supplies a range of both residential and commercial rainwater harvesting systems. We offer above and below ground solutions that can be integrated into new buildings or retro-fitted to existing ones. Both provide highly effective, reliable and easy-to-use systems with significant savings in water usage and cost.
The Kingspan Water Domestic Envireau Rainwater Harvesting system is the perfect fully integrated solution for self-build projects and existing homes. We offer systems to suit homes with and without header tanks for ease of choice. Use the harvested water for toilet flushing, washing machines and garden use.
Our Domestic Raintrap Garden Rainwater Irrigation System is a below ground rainwater storage tank with internal pump and filter. It can store large quantities of water in its underground tank.
With over 10 years expertise in the design of commercial Rainwater Harvesting systems, our Commercial Envireau Rainwater Harvesting System leads the way in fully integrated systems for a range of commercial premises. You can enjoy a completely flexible component selection, as we tailor the Envireau to each building and water application. The Commercial Envireau Rainwater harvesting system delivers a dependable supply of water, no matter the size of the commercial building.
Aquabank is an integrated yet simplified system that can be easily installed. The advanced design of the Aquabank rainwater harvesting system makes it ideal for new housing developments requiring multiple systems. Controlled by a pump and suitable for either direct or gravity fed applications, operation of the system does not require a control panel, display panel or depth sensor.
Kingspan Klargester Waste Water Management
Whether you are looking to install a small domestic application or a larger-scale development, the range covers everything from sewage treatment plants to septic tanks to fuel & oil separators.
Sewage Treatment Systems and Package Pump Stations
Klargester manufacture a range of Package Sewage Treatment Plants for both individual houses to 150+ people capacity systems. The range includes Envirosafe, BioDisc, BioFicient and BioTec. Each system has been tested and approved to meet the ever increasing environmental standards which include the more stringent controls of new European guidelines and Building Regulations.
A range of waste water and sewage Package pump systems are also available, ideal for applications such as septic tanks, surface and storm water drainage.
Septic Tanks
Kingspan Klargester’s Alpha septic tank range provides a reliable and economic solution for homes and small business premises with off mains drainage. The advanced design of the Sigma Shallow Dig delivers a robust, impact resistant and durable tank, ensuring maximum efficiency levels at 99.7% - an industry benchmark.
Grease Traps & Oil / Silt Separators
Kingspan Klargester separators include Forecourt fuel & oil separator ideally suited to garage forecourts or anywhere fuel pollution could enter the drainage system. Also silt separators and washdown separators, again widely installed in car washes.
Class 1,2 and 3 separators which comply with BS EN 858-1 and 858-2 are available including Bypass Separators and Full Retention Systems. In addition a range of underground grease separators are available for commercial catering kitchens.
How to maintain a wastewater treatment system
In the UK, any homeowner with a wastewater plant on their property is responsible for its management, in line with latest Environment Agency (England and Wales) or Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) guidelines.
An essential part of maintaining a wastewater plant is servicing, which should be carried out by a qualified professional. At Kingspan, we have a national network of service engineers, who are British Water and Safe Contractor accredited. We also offer servicing plans and extended warranties for Klargester systems, to ensure your wastewater system operates optimally at all times, helping prevent groundwater pollution and ensuring you remain compliant.
How often should I service my wastewater plant?
You should have your wastewater system serviced at least once a year. Some models may need to be serviced more regularly. If you aren’t sure, check your manufacturer guidelines, which will have been issued along with your system.
The importance of regular checks
Sewage treatment plant maintenance is essential – regardless of the size or type of your system. Failing to maintain your system can cause health hazards and pollution, particularly so with septic tanks as failing to empty a septic tank may lead to blocking of your drainage field, and polluted groundwater in your garden.
Sewage “sludge” is material that builds up over time in a wastewater system. Sludge can compromise the treatment chamber if it’s not removed, which is why it’s important to get annual checks and “de-
sludge” regularly.
Keeping your wastewater system in good condition
The best way to ensure that your system remains in good condition is to get it emptied and serviced, as recommended by the manufacturer, and required by the EA and SEPA.
Beyond that, be careful about what you’re putting into the system. Don’t flush nappies, wet wipes, or sanitary towels, and avoid pouring strong chemicals down the sink or into drains. Food waste and fat should also be avoided. Here is a link to our ‘keeping your system running sweetly’ guidelines.
If you notice any bad smells coming from the system, this is a sign that it needs to be serviced. For more warning signs that your wastewater treatment system needs attention, check out our short explainer video on Facebook.
Is servicing a legal requirement in the UK?
Yes, servicing of wastewater systems is a legal requirement, and you will be responsible for making sure that your system doesn’t contravene UK-wide standards.
Part H of the Building Regulations states that small sewage treatment plants must be serviced at least once a year.
The Environment Agency has also set out rules for people who have small sewage systems, stating that: “The system must be installed and operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification”.
Maintenance must be undertaken “by someone who is competent” and “waste sludge from the system must be safely disposed of by an authorised person”. This means your engineer should be a person who has received accreditation from British Water.
What’s included in a Kingspan service plan?
Kingspan servicing is carried out by engineers certified by British Water, who have years of experience working with a range of systems.
Our service plans for Klargester wastewater systems cover:
• Checks on system integrity and operation
• Checks of all moving parts
• Effluent quality assessment
• Flow rate assessment
• Discharge consents
• Management system checks
In addition to checking over the equipment itself, your engineer will also make sure that your system remains legally compliant. To view our full scope of works, visit Kingspan Service Plans.
Sewage treatment plant service costs
The cost of your servicing will differ depending on your chosen plan. We offer three tailored packages suited to different budgets and needs: Bronze, Silver, and Gold.
All packages include routine maintenance visits, technical support, and help from a dedicated account manager. Our Silver package also includes discounts on parts and labour costs. For the most comprehensive service, opt for our Gold package, which offers free replacement of parts due to wear and tear, and free call outs.
Kingspan warranty details
Signing up for an extended warranty for your Klargester system is a good way to ensure that you’ll be covered for replacement parts. Depending on the make of your system, your extended warranty will cover you for up to seven years.
To be eligible for our extended warranty, your Klargester system must be commissioned by a Kingspan engineer or an accredited service partner. You’ll need to arrange a full service within one year of registering your warranty, and arrange servicing once a year (see service plans above).
Our warranties are valid only for wear & tear and manufacturer faults – not for abuse or misuse of the system. This is why it’s important to make sure you’re using your Klargester system correctly, as set out by the manufacturer. Further terms and conditions apply.
To activate your warranty, register online here: https://www.kingspan.com/gb/en-gb/products/wastewater-management/guarantee.
Selling a House with a Septic Tank?
Homeowners could be in for a Nasty Surprise with New Legislation
Homeowners in England need to take immediate action, if they own a septic tank which discharges directly into a water course.
A recent legislative change is being applied under the General Binding Rules governing private drainage for properties, that cannot connect to the mains sewer for reasons of distance or topography.
The Rules state that septic tanks in England can no longer discharge effluent directly into a watercourse, and property owners are required to act, either by replacing or upgrading their existing system. Homeowners will no longer be able to sell their house if their septic tank is not compliant.
The options are either to replace the septic with a sewage treatment plant that carries full BS EN 12566-3 Certification, or to stop the discharge into surface water and divert to a drainage field, designed and constructed to BS EN 6297 2007 (assuming a mains sewer connection was impossible).
There is one caveat. If the septic tank and its drainage field meet the relevant British Standard that was in force at the time of installation, then the owners may be able to upgrade their system simply by adding a reed bed or a converter although this depends on the ground conditions.
The changes were not widely publicised and it appears that, for many households, the full ramifications are still being digested.
“There’s a lot of confusion out there around the recent changes to the General Binding Rules,” says Dave Vincent, Commercial Director GB, Ireland, MEA & US for Kingspan Klargester.
“Thousands of people have gone to our website to try and understand whether they are affected. We are also offering free advice through a hotline and if there is still any doubt, we would encourage people to have their system checked by a British Water accredited installer, either through our own Service team or one of our Kingspan Klargester Accredited Installers.
“If you are looking to install a new private drainage system, then we always recommend a sewage treatment plant rather than a septic, for complete peace of mind.”
Anyone with a query about their septic tank can go to www.kingspan.com/gb/en-gb/products/wastewater-management/septic-tank-regulations-2020-guide, email our team on largester@kingspan.com or call the Kingspan hotline on 01296 633033.
