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Pollution control - septic tank and cesspit emptying - information: Outline

If you have a septic tank it should be pumped out annually.

Scottish Water empties septic tanks and cesspits - the cost depends on their size and function.

Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) controls what is allowed to discharge from septic tanks and cesspits into the water course.

For more information see Septic tanks and cesspit emptying.