graone Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 hiwe have just bought in brittany.we have to see about the functioning of the fosse.the existing system was put in during a renovation approx 1982/83.can anyone advise on what may happen.many thanks to all.graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spongebob Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 It'll depend on local regs, as always in France.Worst case scenario is that it won't be large enough, as modern ones have to be pretty big since ALL waste water goes into them now, not just black water from toilets. You're also supposed to have a grease trap between kitchen and fosse.In which case it COULD be a whole new fosse.......Spongebob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napoleon Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Your first step is to make sure the present fosse operates correctly and does not need any immediate maintenance. If this is satisfactory, don't rush into anything new (and expensive) until the local authorities force the issue. Have you been given any details of inspection or notification of a requirement to improve the water treatment?Unless you want to upgrade the fosse, for your own peace of mind, you could just wait until the mairie contacts you. If you propose to carry out other work on your house it is probable that this would trigger the official action to check your fosse. Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 I agree with napoleon (never thought I'd ever say that). If it's not broken don't mend it!Your village/commune may be putting in mains sewers sometime soon so if you are close enough to be included any outlay now could be down the pan(!) if that happens.Benjamin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graone Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 thanks for all your advise, we are visiting in 3 weeks, so we will, or should find out which direction we must take.we may shortly be back in touch.graham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graone Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 hi spongebobwe have a grease trap between the fosse and kitchen in the system at present, does this mean anything as to the present system?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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