Water Supply and Sewerage in Rural Areas
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Water supply and sewage treatment on real estates located in rural areas are most often based on property-specific individual solutions. In cases where water and sewage pipelines are not available, neighbouring properties may also set up a water cooperative. Members of the water cooperative share the responsibility and costs of both water supply and sewerage organized in the cooperative.
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For more information about water supply and sewerage in rural areas, please contact the municipal environmental authority.
Whenever building a new wastewater treatment system or renewing the old system, you can always contact the municipal building authority and the environmental protection authority for help. However, please remember that all construction plans have to be made by a competent designer. It is also advised to use an expert when drawing up reports on existing sewage systems. This also applies for the system’s user manuals and maintenance instructions.
Background information
The water services and treatment of wastewaters from properties in sparsely populated areas are mainly based on the solutions implemented at each property. If it is not possible to connect to the public sewer network, properties located near each other can establish a joint water cooperative. The members of the cooperative share the responsibilities and costs between themselves.
If water from a well is used at the property, the quality and safety of the water can be verified in a laboratory examination. The municipal environmental authorities provide advice in this matter.
The provisions contained in the Water Services Act and the Environmental Protection Act must be complied with in wastewater treatment. The property may have its own sewage tank that is emptied regularly or when necessary. The property may also have its own wastewater treatment system. The municipal environmental authorities provide advice on the alternatives for household water and wastewater treatment.