Connections to Council Supply
If
you require a connection to Council's wastewater network, an application form
will need to be filled out and lodged with Council, along with the payment of
appropriate charges.
If you find a fault in the wastewater network belonging to Council, please contact us as soon as possible by reporting it online or calling 0800 WAIPA DC (0800 924 723). This phone line is staffed 24/7.
If
you find or suspect a fault on your own property, it’s your responsibility to
fix it and we strongly suggest you contact a plumber or drainlayer.
Trade waste & Septage disposal
Trade waste is any liquid that is discharged from commercial or industrial premises to Waipā District Council's wastewater system. Find out more here: Trade waste.
There is one septage disposal point at the Cambridge Treatment Plant for domestic type sewage.
If commercial tanker companies require to use this disposal point, an application for a Trade Waste consent will need to be filled out and lodged with Trade Waste first.
Once a Trade Waste consent has been obtained, Council will be able to set the tanker company up to dispose of domestic sewage at the Cambridge Wastewater treatment Plant.
Application for Trade Waste Discharge
Wastewater conservation
Wastewater is expensive to treat, and the amount that needs to be treated is dependent on how much drinkable water you use. Ultimately, reducing your household water use will result in less water going to waste. For more info visit www.smartwater.org.nz
It’s
also important to watch out what you flush. Many ‘flushable wipes’ on sale are
not actually flushable or able to disintegrate, and will end up causing
plumbing and drainage issues for both you and us! So remember – Don’t flush
wipes down the pipes.
Wastewater bylaw
View the latest bylaw documents: Bylaws
