According to the report, municipalities began “to inspect household septic tanks and sewage treatment plants on a massive scale.” This is because municipalities must submit detailed reports on the quality of sanitary systems by the end of April. They have already started their inspections and you can expect them to be extremely thorough. The Polish Waters State Water Holding may impose significant fines on them for errors or incomplete reports. However, these are also waiting for house owners who have septic tanks and sewage treatment plants installed in their garden.
Inspections of septic tanks in 2024 begin. Officials will also check home sewage treatment plants
The scrupulous measures are intended to protect municipalities from heavy fines. They may be fined up to PLN 50,000 for an incorrectly prepared report. PLN fine. The municipalities are to deliver them to the Polish Waters State Water Management Company by the end of April 2024. What will they control? First of all, the tightness of sanitary installations and the waste removal process. However, not only municipalities can expect penalties. First of all, they await house owners who have not ensured the proper use of septic tanks and home sewage treatment plants.
Penalties for failure to do so will be expensive. What will officials check?
During the visit of officials not only the technical condition of installations and tanks will be checked, but also the frequency of their emptying, including settling tanks from sewage treatment plants. Officials will also be able to check homeowner contracts with waste removal companies, as well as check receipts and invoices that prove the use of these services.
What are the penalties if the owner does not pay attention? If, during the inspection, officials reveal irregularities or technical problems, this may result in a fine of PLN 500. If the owner does not have any documentation, it will be considered evidence of illegal waste disposal, a the case may end up in court. This involves fines of PLN 5,000. zloty. obstructing the work of officials, including refusing inspections or not allowing them to enter the property, may also end.
Source: Gazeta
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