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Table 5-11: Sewer access charges
Sewer volumetric charges are based on water meter size and are shown in Table 5-11.
Table 5-11: Sewer access charges
Meter Size (mm) Price (2017-18 FY)
20 $768 25 $1,202 32 $1,973 40 $3,091 50 $4,833 80 $12,384 100 $18,812 * Pricing is subject to CPI increases.
The above figures are multiplied by a discharge factor. This discharge factor is assessed on the percentage of water purchased from MidCoast Water Services discharged into the sewer. The factor depends on the nature of the business.
The sewer usage charge is $2.62 per kilolitre of assessed discharge to sewerage. A minimum charge of $1,019 will apply to all properties charged under the volumetric formula. These charges are in addition to any trade waste charges which may apply.
5.2.5 Trade Waste Regulation Policy and Approvals
Liquid trade waste is defined as all liquid waste other than sewage of a domestic nature.
Anyone wishing to discharge liquid trade waste to MidCoast Water Services' sewerage systems must, under section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act), obtain prior approval from MidCoast Water Services.
MidCoast Water Services’ Policy for Discharge of Liquid Trade Waste to MidCoast Water's Sewerage Systems ensures that all liquid trade waste discharged to its sewerage system is appropriately regulated and adequately monitored, and upholds the principals of protecting public health and the environment. This policy is in accordance with the Liquid Trade Waste Regulation Guidelines (Department of Water and Energy, 2009), as are the approvals that are issued to each liquid trade waste discharger. An annual report is provided to the NSW Office of Water, listing all of the trade waste dischargers approved by MidCoast Water Services for the year.
5.2.6 Liquid Trade Waste Pricing
Appropriate trade waste fees and charges have been adopted and implemented for all liquid trade waste dischargers. This includes trade waste usage charges, excess mass charges, and non-compliance excess mass charges. The 2017-18 trade waste fees and charges are as follows:
Future Directions (2018 – 2048) Strategic Business Plan
