Zambia - Permit or License to Waste (Liquid) into Sewerage System


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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person:

  1. To apply for a license to wastewater in sewage in Zambia, the applicant will have to contact the Environmental management agency of Zambia, for the main office visit link.
  2. Make sure that you have all the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  3. Fill the application form provided to you in the Environmental management agency after understanding guidelines properly.
  4. Submit the application with necessary attachments to the office.
  5. Pay the fee as per given in the “Fees” section of this page.
  6. Upon the satisfaction of the authorities, a provisional permit will be accessible.
  7. The applicant gets the permit in a stipulated period of time.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Written permission from the local authority operating or supervising the sewerage system must be obtained.
  • Local authority may impose conditions under which effluent may be accepted or prescribe methods or pre-treating the effluent prior to accepting the effluent into the sewerage system.



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Environmental Management Agency:
Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA)
Corner Church and Suez Roads
Plot No. 6975
Lusaka -10101
Zambia
Phone: +260-211-254023/254059
Email: [email protected]
Contact link.

EligibilityEdit

  • The license will be provided if at least one of these condition is satisfied:
  • Suspension is necessary to prevent or mitigate an imminent risk of significant adverse effects to the environment or to human health occurring.
  • Require the applicant to take specific measures to prevent or abate any adverse effect.



FeesEdit

  • Fee: Pay as per the authorities request.



ValidityEdit

  • This licence will be valid for the time period stated in the license.



Documents to UseEdit

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Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

  • The processing time depends on the processing of documents.



Related VideosEdit

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InstructionsEdit

  • The license will be cancelled if provider is caught guilty of one of the following:
  • Giving false information.
  • Transferring license without approval.
  • Failing to comply with an enforcement notice.
  • Failing to comply with provisions of the WSS Act or license conditions.
  • Failing to provide WSS service according to SLG.



Required InformationEdit

  • Name(s) of applicant(s)
  • Type of waste
  • Certificate of incorporation No. (if applicable).
  • Type of facility (if applicable)
  • Notification address
  • Mode of waste management
  • Quantity to be managed
  • Area to be licensed
  • Effluent(s) details
  • Other relevant info supporting the application.



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • The license is proof that wastewater can be discharged into the sewerage system at the producing facility.



Information which might helpEdit

  • The Environmental management act of Zambia link.



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

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