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Should kitchen waste water be flowing to a soakaway

Posted by JOHN THOMPSON, on
I have just had a kitchen extension built and it appears that the builder routed the waste from the sink and washing machine to a soak away .Will this result in future problems
Alistair Ewen

Alistair Ewen

Hi John Water from sink and washing machine should be piped into soil drain,soak away is for top water I.e.rainwater. as it is all soap etc is contaminating your soil also waste from sink. it should be going to a septic tank or sourage main drain hope this helps @ Alistair ewen
Michael Tucker

Michael Tucker

Hello John, It should not be going to a soak away. It should be connected to the main sewerage system. Regards Michael

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