Effluent Land Application Plan
Purpose of the Plan
The manner in which effluent and sludge is treated and/or discharged can make a difference as to whether or not there is an adverse effect on the receiving environment. The discharge of effluent and sludge onto or into land is widely practiced in Southland Region.
This Plan covers sewerage schemes, treatment of foul water by septic tanks, toilet facilities at visitor centres, rest areas and at tramping track huts, campervan and stock truck discharges, trade wastes, and other discharges that may have an effect on groundwater and surface water quality and public health in Southland. The plan looks at how Environment Southland will manage effluent and sludge in Southland.
The Effluent Land Application Plan became operative on the 30th of May 1998.
CURRENTLY CONSULTING ON:
It should be noted that this plan is currently under review, as part of the Discharge Plan project (a description of the Discharge Plan Project can be downloaded here.) and is likely to be merged with the Regional Water Plan in the future. The topics currently being consulted on are:
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