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Otorohanga Oxidation Ponds |
A Trade Waste Bylaw was enacted in the Otorohanga District in 1998 and revised in 2000.
The reasons for the Bylaw include:
- to control the nature of the discharges to the Otorohanga sewer system.
- to assist in meeting resource consent conditions for the discharge of treated effluent.
- to minimise possible problems from unwanted substances being discharged.
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Previously, all properties which are connected to the sewer reticulation paid the same separate sewerage rate, regardless of the quantity or quality of the discharge to the sewer system. The Bylaw provides a mechanism for those businesses or premises creating effluent which is difficult or costly to treat, or substantially higher in volume than average, to bear a portion of the cost associated with treating that effluent.
There are two categories of consent under the Bylaw:
- Controlled: Trade waste discharge meets Bylaw requirements with regard to quality and quantity. These Trade Waste premises pay a standard fee for verification.
- Conditional: Non-standard discharges as a consequence of quantity or type. These trade waste premises pay fees based on factors that affect the treatment process.
For more information on Trade waste, e-mail John Blake or contact the Customer Services Team at 873 8199 (local) or Toll free 0800 738 199