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Report in relation to a Petition Concerning Compulsory Connection to the Sewerage System

Constitutional Affairs Committee (1989 - 2001)· 27 June 1996petition_response

This 1996 WA parliamentary committee report addresses a petition against compulsory connection to the sewerage system and associated fees. The committee ultimately recommends supporting the government's sewerage policy, including compulsory connection and annual fees, to protect public health and the environment. They found insufficient evidence to support the petition's claims regarding septic tank pollution and financial hardship.

Impact

Homeowners in areas with reticulated sewerage are affected, particularly those who prefer septic tanks or alternative systems. The broader community benefits from improved water quality and environmental protection.

environmenthealthutilitieslocal_governmentseweragecompulsory connectionseptic tanksgroundwater pollutionwater qualityenvironmental protectionwastewaterannual feesWestern Australiaparliamentary committeepetitionpublic healthwater resourceswaste management

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