Council seeks to economically provide a system that collects, treats and disposes of sewerage to an acceptable standard according to the following principles:

• Ensure that public health is protected
• Ensure that there are minimal effects on the environment and the community's inhabitants
• Provide minimal interruptions to service for maintenance and extensions

New Connections

Requests for new connections are to be made to the Utilities Department and an authority must be completed before Infracon CHB Ltd can action any connection. New connections are charged directly to the customer by Infracon CHB Ltd.

Note: Water Connections from the Council main, to and including the toby and/or meter maniforld must be installed by a contractor approved by Council for the installation of water connections, at the applicant's expense.

Application Fee $120.00 (incl GST)

An application form for a new water connection is available here. Please complete and return to either the Waipukurau or Waipawa Council Office.

New connections to the sewerage reticulation must be installed by a contractor approved by the Council.

Any enquiries about wastewater in CHB please contact Karen Bothwell, Wastewater Manager

Building Over Sewers Policy

Council does not endorse building over public sewers. Where there is no practical alternative, Council will consider it with the following conditions:

• Each case will be approved individually
• An easement will be registered on the property title to cover the route of the sewer
• Additional costs in respect of maintenance and renewal of the sewer due to the building being erected over it are to be met by the property owner
• The sewer must be constructed of PVC pipe laid in a straight line (including grade)
• Manholes are to be placed on each side of and clear of the building, with no connections permitted between these two manholes
• The foundations of the building must be designed and constructed so that no load is placed on the sewer

Wastewater Management

The operation and maintenance of the sewerage system and of wastewater treatment is managed by the Technical Services Department.

A schedule of fees and charges for wastewater operations for 2011-2012 can be viewed here