# The Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004, Paragraph 3.8: Private wastewater treatment systems – treatment plants


Every private wastewater treatment plant or septic tank serving a building must be designed and constructed in such a way that it will ensure the safe temporary storage and treatment of wastewater prior to discharge.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2004/406/schedule/5/paragraph/3.8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/building-scotland-regulations-2004/schedule-5/paragraph-3.8
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