1. Introduction

The intention of this Bylaw is to manage Wastewater within the Matamata-Piako District so as to protect people, property and the environment by minimising the impact of the disposal of Wastewater drainage from domestic and Trade Premises by the Sewerage System or Private On Site Wastewater Disposal Systems.

This Bylaw is in addition to controls on wastewater imposed by the Building Act 2004 and other relevant legislation; and by Waikato Regional Council and the Matamata-Piako District Council under the Resource Management Act 1991, the Building Act 2004, or any other Act, Regulation or Bylaw.

This Bylaw is made by the Matamata-Piako District Council pursuant to the powers contained in section 145 and 146 of the Local Government Act 2002.

1.1 Title of this Bylaw

This Bylaw shall be known and cited as Matamata-Piako District Council Wastewater Bylaw 2008 and shall come into operation on[date to be advised]. For expediency this Bylaw may be referred to as the Wastewater Bylaw.