Do I need to remove a disused septic tank in France after connecting to the mains? Safety is the number one priority, says Sarah Bright-Thomas of Bright Avocats
How to finance a septic tank in France The limited options include several types of loans and some discounts
Septic tanks expose difference between law and reality in France The tanks can reveal stark differences between French and British laws... and the attitude of homeowners towards them
practical Can I install a septic tank myself at my second French home? Installations must be checked every 10 years
What are the rules on foreign septic tanks in France? Septic tanks are subject to official approval and regular inspections
Do I need conformity certificate for septic tank to sell French home? A status report on your sewage system will be required, although it does not necessarily need to pass
Reed bed sewage system can replace a septic tank in your French garden The plants’ roots and bacteria naturally treat household sewage without the need for pumps or regular emptying
Who is responsible for septic tank in rented French home? Landlords should provide tenants with all technical documents required when renting out a property
Explainer: the rules to know about used water at a home in France Homes in France are either connected to the sewer system or use a septic tank, here we look at the rules for each system
How often must I empty my septic tank in France? There are regular checks to ensure septic tanks are being maintained and kept in good condition
What are the rules to install a septic tank in French holiday home? It is important tanks comply with standards.
Explainer: the rules around septic tanks in rural France ‘Fosses septiques’ are an unavoidable part of life for one in five French residents
Drought damage, septic tank dispute: Five French property updates We also look at a free online tool to estimate your home’s energy efficiency, a unique chance to sleep at the Paris opera and more
How do we connect our French holiday home to public drainage? Speaking to the local mairie in order to obtain authorisation is the first step and they might also be able to recommend a firm to carry out the work Labrador Tag Feed
