In Poland, intensive inspections of households utilizing septic tanks and home sewage treatment plants have been carried out. These are measures to improve environmental cleanliness and comply with water and sewage management rules. What consequences can property owners face for failings?
Checks throughout Poland: What will they check?
It is estimated that in Poland there are about 2 million households utilizing septic tanks and about half a million from home sewage treatment plants. Checks shall include both installations and documentation confirming appropriate emptying of tanks. Checkers shall check:
- Correct emptying of septic tanks: Regularity of emptying by authorised assenization companies.
- Documentation: Current contracts with companies exporting impurities.
- Technical position of the septic tank: Compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
- Obstruction of control: Additional penalties may be imposed in case the checks are not carried out.
Who's in charge?
The checks shall be carried out by:
- Municipal officials: liable for supervising compliance with local regulations.
- Municipal guards: Powered to carry out inspections in the field of sewage management.
The owners of the property should be prepared for a check which may be both regular and carried out in consequence to the study on irregularities.
Documents to be presented
During the inspection, the owners must supply the following documents:
- Contract with the extraction company: It should be up-to-date and confirm regular emptying of cesspool or home sewage treatment plant.
- Confirmations of exports of impurities: invoices or invoices from the exporting company.
- Technical documentation: In the case of home treatment plants, documentation confirming the appropriate construction and operation may be required.
Penalties for Irregularities
If irregularities are detected during checks, owners may be punished. possible penalties include:
- Fine to PLN 5000: For deficiency of current contract or improper emptying of the cesspool.
- Costs for the export of impurities: In the absence of an appropriate document, the owner will gotta cover the costs of exports by the municipality.
- Penalties for obstruction of control: Additional financial sanctions in case of non-audit.
How to Prepare?
To avoid control problems, it is worth:
- Check the contract with the extraction company: Make certain it is current and contains all the essential information.
- Prepare documentation: Keep proof of the export of impurities and another method documents.
- Provide access: Allows controllers to freely access the cesspool and another installations to avoid accusations of obstruction of control.
Checks on septic tanks and household sewage treatment plants are part of activities aimed at improving waste management and protecting the environment. Appropriate preparation and compliance will avoid advanced penalties and control problems. Property owners should guarantee that their installations comply with the rules and the documentation is up-to-date in order to avoid adverse consequences in the event of a visit.
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