PROTECTING OUR RIVERS STARTS AT HOME.

If you are a property owner in the one of the below river catchments, WCI can upgrade your existing and outdated septic tank to create a phosphate betterment, reducing the levels of harmful nutrients from reaching our rivers in Somerset.

WCI are able to offer upgrades to homeowners at zero cost as part of a Phosphate Credit Scheme which has been created to support developers with gaining planning approval for new homes.

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WCI are continually working with local councils to extend the reach of our landmark agreement in being able to offer fully-funded upgrades as part of the phosphate offset scheme.

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Below are the current river catchments covered by the WCI Phosphate Offset scheme:

River Parrett catchment

River Tone catchment

River Brue catchment

River Axe catchment

To qualify for a fully-funded upgrade, you must fall within a specific river catchment area and have a system that can be improved.

What’s the Catch?

None. Absolutely no catch. Developers are required to offset the phosphates generated by a new development; by WCI upgrading septic tanks or treatment plants in certain catchments, a ‘phosphate betterment’ credit is created which can then be used to offset the generated phosphates.

This is how WCI are able to offer upgrades that are at zero cost to you as a homeowner.

Developers need to purchase Phosphate Credits, these credits are what fund the upgrade of your septic tank. This is also why the lead time can vary on when your upgrade will take place.

Why WCI?

WCI are experts in water and wastewater engineering. We have been designing, installing and maintaining sewage treatment plants for 40 years.

Our credit scheme is owned and managed from start to finish by WCI. This means the promises that we make about the quality of the treatment plant, the physical construction works and the ongoing servicing of the system will all be met by our own trained and qualified staff.

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Exclusions

To qualify for a fully-funded upgrade, you must fall within a specific river catchment area and have a system that can be improved.

Fully-funded upgrades under the phosphate offsetting scheme are not a suitable option for those with an emergency as it takes time for the funding model to be implemented.

If you are having issues with your system, please get in touch and we can arrange for one of our engineers to come and see how we can help.

Good Reasons To Upgrade

Upgrading your existing septic tank or treatment plant isn’t just good for the environment, you may benefit from a new treatment plant because:

Your septic tank or treatment plant is old and not performing as efficiently as it should
You want to help secure the sale of your property now, or in the future
You care about the environmental impact of poorly treated sewage on our rivers and waterways
The peace of mind that a certified new treatment plant, commissioned by British Water-Accredited Service Engineers will provide.

How do I find out more?

Please register your interest by completing the registration form to see if you qualify.

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