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Beginning of sewer use, Sewer facility construction

There are "public sewers" that are constructed under roads and managed by the city government and private "sewer facilities" installed on the individual's premises to drain sewage from the home or office, which include drainpipe, underground tank, etc. Sewage drains from the private sewer facilities (including treated sewage from septic tanks) on individual sites into public sewage tank facilities. Under city regulations only a Tachikawa City appointed Sewer Construction Company can notify th...

Sewer fee payment method

Please pay the sewer fee as well as the water fee every two months. The sewer fee can be paid via account transfer, cash or credit card. For more details, refer to the website of the Bureau of Waterworks Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Bureau of Waterworks Tokyo Metropolitan Government, website (Payment procedure of water service and sewer charge) [Inquiry] General Affairs Section, Sewer Management Department ☎042-523-2111 Ext.2200

Notification for starting or stopping of water services

Tachikawa Service Station, Bureau of Waterworks Tokyo Metropolitan Government Business hours, etc. of Tachikawa Service Station Open: 8:30 to 17:15 Monday to Friday (Closed: Holidays including Year End and New Year holidays) Address: 6-7 Midori-cho, Tachikawa-shi (Tachikawa Branch Office, Bureau of Waterworks Tokyo Metropolitan Government) 2 minutes on foot from Takamatsu Station, Tama Monorail [Inquiry] Tama Customer Center Moving, contract alteration ☎0570-091100 (Navi...

Sewer fee calculation

When tap water is used, the sewage volume is assumed to be the same as tap water consumed. The sewer fee is calculated as the consumed tap water fee multiplied by 1.05 (to include consumption tax) plus the basic fee. The basic fee (per month): 530 yen If the number of the sewer use days is less than 15, the basic fee is 265 yen. Surplus volume fee: When volume exceeds 10m3, an extra fee will be added to reflect the excess volume. (Refer to the attached table.) [Inquiry] General Affairs...

Reduction or exemption of sewer fee

The citizen(family) corresponds the following condition, the sewer fee can be reduced or exempted by application. Sewer fee exemption (Basic fee and volume fee both are exempted.) (1)A citizen who receives a living allowance according to the Public Assistance Law. (2)A family receiving "Livelihood support", or "Household support", "Medical treatment support" or "Nursing support" under Laws concerning homecoming former residents of China with Japanese origin". Sewer fee reduction (Only...

A citizen who uses well water

Notification is necessary to drain sewage into a public sewer when the well water is used in the home or office. If notification has not been submitted, contact the following section and fill out the prescribed form. Those using well water and draining sewage without notification may be incur a penalty. [Inquiry] General Affairs Section, Sewer Management Department ☎ 042-523-2111 Ext.2200 FAX 042-524-2603

Repair and cleaning of sewer facilities

If oil, vinyl, paper diapers, other solid matter, etc. are drained with kitchen waste water, it may cause a blockage of the sewer facility. Never drain such matter. If the sewer facility is blocked, the toilet, sink, bathroom, etc. may cease to function. If a sewer facility is blocked or there is any other problem, directly contact any of the companies listed on the attached "Tachikawa City Appointed Sewer Companies List" to receive consultation. Because sewer facilities on the citizen's premi...

No disposal unit can be used

No disposal unit that shreds vegetable remains or fishbones from the kitchen and drains them into the sewer may be used. Shredded waste can cause main sewer blockage and/or strong odors. Furthermore, doing so could increase the load at the sewage treatment plant. This is why no disposal unit is permitted. [Inquiry] Drainage Facilities Section, Sewer Management Department ☎ 042-523-2111 Ext.2210

Unwanted oil must be disposed of as combustible waste

Unnecessary kitchen or other oil sometimes drains with family sewage. Drained oil adheres to private and public sewer facilities and can cause blockages or strong odors preventing the use of kitchen or rest room. Never drain oil into the sewer. Unused oil must be absorbed by paper or solidified by chemicals and disposed of as combustible waste. Please cooperate in environmental consciousness for the comfort of all. [Inquiry] Drainage Facilities Section, Sewer Management Department ☎...

Financing mediation of remodeling of flush lavatories

There is a mediation system for financing the remolding of private septic tanks and flush lavatories into modern sewer drainable septic tank systems. Please consult the Sewer Management Department for details. [Inquiry] Drainage Facilities Section, Sewer Management Department ☎ 042-523-2111 Ext.2210