Borehole Soakaways
deep bore soakaways
Deep bore soakaways are becoming a more popular option on development sites due to the limited space required for instillation.
The Design
TND drilling offer a full turnkey solution for soakaways from design through to install and testing.
The design of soakaway is key, there are various factors that need to be considered in the design stage.
- The total volume of water to be dispersed.
- The type of water to be dispersed (rain water / foul from a treatment plant / rain water that requires an interceptor).
- The most appropriate geological formation to target to ensure a successful install.
- What regulations apply to the install
- Is an environment agency permit required? https://www.gov.uk/guidance/discharges-to-surface-water-and-groundwater-environmental-permits
- Building control requirements
- Planning control.
Once the soakaway has been installed a percolation test should be carried out so that the infiltration rate can be measured to verify the system design.
