2016-08
The Mangawhai Waste water Scheme (MWWS) in an outmoded “One pipe fit all” waste water system that will need endless additions without any chance of getting the pollution fixed.
Modern waste water systems consider that urine and feaces belong to the nutrient loop and not the water loop.
Grey-water separation can be done immediately for many sections and need only a subsidy to motivate people to do so and use it On Site.
A further urine – separation will come when we consider the value of urine for chemical purposes or as fertilizer. Proven technology is already available!
Waste Water Treatment has to be funded by targeted rates.
On Site Systems can work better than a centralized treatment plant. Council regulations for the irrigation area need to be adjusted to modern systems.