Guidance Notes on Discharges from Village Houses

CONTENTS

Introduction
How does a Septic Tank System (STS) work
Control what goes into your STS
Inspect, desludge and repair your STS
What to do if your STS floods or overflows
Disposal of sullage
If your STS do not receive sullage
If you do not have a STS
Precautions when planning for a new STS
Connecting to communal sewer
Legal requirements under the Water Pollution Control Ordinance (WPCO)
Further information
Regional Office Boundary Map
Record of Inspection, Desludging and Repair Work
Some Immediate Action to take
List of contractors undertaking inspection, desludging and repair work