Comment

Representation ID: 33856

Received: 25/09/2009

Respondent: Environment Agency

Surface water and foul elements will have to be separated. This would then enable the re-use of the 'clean' surface water element for water features, toilets etc.
Water consumption must be reduced by simple demand management measures and rainwater harvesting. This will reduce the carbon footprint throughout the water systemand the pressure on the sewage sytem.
Re: new rural housing, existing sewage works should be upgraded or new ones built. This would allow new technology and the separation of clean surface water and foul effluent as well (subject to Consent to Discharge).