Dear Noordhoek Ratepayers using a septic tank sewage system
This message applies only to Noordhoek ratepayers who use septic tank systems.
Click below links to access important information on installing and maintaining your septic tank system.
nrpa-summary-septic-tanks-soakaways
specifications-septic-tanks-soakaways-and-conservancy-tanks_new1
WHAT IF I HAVE A SEPTIC TANK SYSTEM AND AM CURRENTLY BEING CHARGED FOR SEWAGE ON MY RATES BILL BASED ON MY MONTHLY WATER CONSUMPTION?
Please see the official response below:
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“Kindly be advised that should a customer have a septic tank at their property then we cannot/shouldn’t be charging for sewerage. To please visit your nearest municipal offices with the account numbers of the customers who are being billed for a service not used and we will investigate and adjust their accounts accordingly.”
Kind Regards,
Corporate Services, Customer Relations
Civic Centre
12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town
Tel: 086 010 3089
Fax: 086 576 1568
Correspondence.crm@capetown.gov.za
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So if you have a septic tank system, are not connected to the municipal sewage system and are being charged for sewage (which is a rate based on your water consumption) please visit Plumstead Municpal Offices with your rates bill and your ID and ask to have your rates readjusted. Note, they should also refund you for amounts paid to date.
They will probably do a site inspection before readjusting your bill or refunding you.
You may be charged a basic tariff for septic tanks. There are two tariffs, one for vacant land and one for residential land.
This is much less than being charged an amount based on your monthly water usage.
Please also read the information on how best to care for your septic tank system. Attachments above.
Regards
NRPA EXCO