Septic tank emptying

Summary

We offer a service for the emptying of septic tanks/cess pools at domestic premises. Septic tanks vary in build and size, and the average size would hold 4,500Ltrs (1000 gallons). Most properties would be covered by our standard 1200 gallon limit. If you ask when the tank is being emptied, we can tell you what size tank you have.

How to request the tank emptying service

  1. Contact us online, or by e-mail, telephone or letter (our details are at the foot of this page);
  2. Information we will need from you:
    - your full name;
    - your full address including your postcode;
    - your home telephone number and a number which we can contact you on during normal office hours if this is different;
    - your email address (if applicable);
    - how you would like us to respond to you, and;
    - details of your request.
  3. We have a standard charge for emptying - this covers a tank capacity of 1200 gallons. See our Environmental Service charges for details.

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    Further information

    Payment

    Payment can be made by credit/debit card when making the booking, or send a cheque to:

    South Norfolk Council
    Ketteringham Depot
    Station Lane
    Hethersett NR9 3AZ.

    For more information see Making payments to South Norfolk Council. Once the payment has been made we will carry out the work within three working days.

    Please note: you will be asked to agree to a non-liability clause when you book this service.

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    Contact us

    contact officer/team: Direct Services Team
    web: online enquiry form
    email: ketteringham@s-norfolk.gov.uk
    freephone: 0808 168 3333
    telephone: 01603 810441
    minicom/textphone: 01508 533622
    address: Ketteringham Depot
    Station Lane
    Hethersett
    Norfolk NR9 3AZ

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    Last updated on: 25 April 2008