kelly58 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Strange people the French are , they let their dogs crap anywhere the men will stand and urinate anywhere in public , but if you are on an Aire and your waste tap is dripping a little they go ballistic . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 rolandrat - 2014-08-17 10:06 AM O.T.T. comes to mind. Aren't the biggest culprits the utilities companies. They are supposed to be regulated by the environment agency. You can't bathe in the sea at some seaside resorts because of systematic effluent discharging. When it comes to the poisoning of water courses, it appears from what I've read that farmers are the worst culprits followed by industry :-|..................I doubt a campers grey water would make an iota of difference ;-).............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolandrat Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 There's a site (the only one) in Meschers-sur-Gironde which has been vetted and approved by A.C.S.I. that has only one cold water tap for drinking water and swilling cassettes out. You take your chance, the site owner just shrugs his shoulders if you point it out and walks away. I've mentioned it to A.C.S.I. and had a similar response, obviously totally acceptable in France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolandrat Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 It used to be a regular occurrence for utilities companies to spread sludge (as it's called) to land from sewerage works but regulations are changing and its now spun in horizontal centrifuges in many treatment works and then tipped on farm land as fertilizer. In other instances it is sintered at very high temperatures to form ash and then used for building blocks. Farmers still spread their own manure on the land. Usually spreading is carried out when the weather is dry so that the slurry doesn't enter the natural water courses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayjsj Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 rolandrat - 2014-08-17 11:41 AM It used to be a regular occurrence for utilities companies to spread sludge (as it's called) to land from sewerage works but regulations are changing and its now spun in horizontal centrifuges in many treatment works and then tipped on farm land as fertilizer. In other instances it is sintered at very high temperatures to form ash and then used for building blocks. Farmers still spread their own manure on the land. Usually spreading is carried out when the weather is dry so that the slurry doesn't enter the natural water courses.[/quote This Practise,far more than the odd wandering Badger are responsible for the spread of Bovine TB, to neighbouring Farms, One large Indoor Dairy Farm near me spreads effluent across half the farms in the County. AND I'ts usually pouring down with rain when they do it. (sorry, off subject, but as you can tell by my avatar, It's my subject). The caption for my Avatar is : Is it safe to come out yet ? NOOOO ! Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayjsj Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 rolandrat - 2014-08-17 11:41 AM Farmers still spread their own manure on the land. Usually spreading is carried out when the weather is dry so that the slurry doesn't enter the natural water courses.[/quote This Practise,far more than the odd wandering Badger are responsible for the spread of Bovine TB, to neighbouring Farms, One large Indoor Dairy Farm near me spreads effluent across half the farms in the County. AND I'ts usually pouring down with rain when they do it. (sorry, off subject, but as you can tell by my avatar, It's my subject). The caption for my Avatar is : Is it safe to come out yet ? NOOOO ! Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletguy Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Strewth.......reading some of the comments on here anyone would think the OP had asked about dropping a load of Nuclear waste. *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peter James Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Bulletguy - 2014-08-17 5:13 PM Strewth.......reading some of the comments on here anyone would think the OP had asked about dropping a load of Nuclear waste. *-) Thats why its best to dump it when no one's looking ;-) Grey waste is nothing, but public opinion is everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p0930 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I am NOT an advocate of dropping waste on the public highway, but, can someone explain precisely what legislation is being contravened when they say it is illegal? I know that it may constitute a hazard but to prove that would be difficult and costly and I suspect prosecuting authorities would just not do proceed. A lot of posters are very quick to point out something is illegal but rarely does anyone quote relevant statutes that actually say so. Refilling gas bottles is a case in point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletguy Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 p0930 - 2014-08-18 2:46 AM I am NOT an advocate of dropping waste on the public highway, but, can someone explain precisely what legislation is being contravened when they say it is illegal? I know that it may constitute a hazard but to prove that would be difficult and costly and I suspect prosecuting authorities would just not do proceed. A lot of posters are very quick to point out something is illegal but rarely does anyone quote relevant statutes that actually say so. Refilling gas bottles is a case in point. I'm staggered none of the Forum "Lawyers" and "Environmentalists" have been along to admonish you for uttering such words! :D It's basically about which drain.......this might explain better even though it's a bit vague; http://www.lanesfordrains.co.uk/advice/wastewater-connections/ You are indeed correct in saying "it would be difficult and costly and suspect the authorities would not bother". Scouring Google i cannot find one single case where a Motorhome owner has been prosecuted for dropping 'grey water' tank contents on a public highway. My own grey water could even be drunk, if desperate, as long as you don't mind a tinge of 'flavour' from shampoo as that's all mine contains along with microscopic beard hair from a mornings shave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashpark Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 We certainly wouldn't want greasy, soapy, dirty water going down our drains. So where should I take my car to wash it :-S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartO Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 p0930 - 2014-08-18 2:46 AM I am NOT an advocate of dropping waste on the public highway, but, can someone explain precisely what legislation is being contravened when they say it is illegal? I know that it may constitute a hazard but to prove that would be difficult and costly and I suspect prosecuting authorities would just not do proceed. A lot of posters are very quick to point out something is illegal but rarely does anyone quote relevant statutes that actually say so. Refilling gas bottles is a case in point. I can't remember the precise Statute and the book is currently packed away inaccessibly but I used to have a copy of the Traffic Officer's Handbook (published annually and available in good bookshops, about £12) and that definitely said it was illegal - and cited the relevant law. Next time you are taken in town shopping by the OH, wander into a Warestones and see if they have a copy on the shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Ashpark - 2014-08-18 6:22 PM We certainly wouldn't want greasy, soapy, dirty water going down our drains. So where should I take my car to wash it :-S What you need is a nice big gravel drive ;-).......................Mines available for a small fee :D.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p0930 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I was a Traffic Officer for thirty years. I have no recollection of such a Regulation. That is why I asked the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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