SEWAGE DISCHARGE PERMIT FOR TRADING ESTABLISHMENTS

The Drainage Department within the Ministry for the Environment wishes to inform all trading establishments that they require a Sewage Discharge Permit in accordance with LN 8/93 issued only by the said department. It has been determined that material originating from trading premises such as fats, solids, organic material and straw, are causing stoppages in the drainage system and consequently even in drainage pumping stations with resulting overflows and marine contamination.

Inspectors from the Drainage Department are carrying out regular inspections. All establishments must present the Sewer Discharge Permit. Action will be taken against those establishments whose treatment facilities are not well maintained, bypassed, or absent.