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License for centralized water supply and wastewater disposal
The business entity retains the right to carry out activities related to the centralized provision of drinking water to consumers, the discharge and treatment of wastewater on the basis of the appropriate license. Its significance lies in providing the population with exclusively high-quality water supply and wastewater services, ensuring the stable functioning of life support systems. We will examine in more detail the main points of the procedure for obtaining a license for centralized water supply and wastewater below.
What are the main types of activities that require a license for centralized water supply and wastewater?
According to the Licensing Terms approved by the National Commission for the Regulation of Energy and Utilities of Ukraine on March 22, 2017, obtaining an official permit is mandatory for entities that carry out the following types of activities:
- production of drinking water (water withdrawal from natural sources, its purification and treatment);
- transportation of drinking water (from production sites to supply sites) using water supply networks;
- wastewater disposal (collection and disposal using sewer networks);
- wastewater treatment at special facilities.
What criteria must an applicant meet?
To obtain such a permit, the applicant must meet a number of criteria, which include:
- first, personnel requirements. The company must have a sufficient number of employees with appropriate education and qualifications (manager, his deputy and chief engineer);
- second, technological requirements. It is also necessary to own and use a centralized water supply and drainage system located at the place of activity; means for reliable operation of the systems; a developed reliable system for technological control;
- third, organizational requirements. The company should ensure the availability of its own laboratory or sign an agreement with another laboratory that has the right to carry out work (in particular, water purification and treatment), carry out scheduled and preventive repairs and use metering devices in its activities.
It is also worth emphasizing that the person must be officially registered as a legal entity or individual entrepreneur with the appropriate KVED (36.00 or 37.00), as well as the conditions for accessibility of buildings in which services are provided to people with reduced mobility. You can learn more about the applicant’s eligibility criteria and the cost of legal services to support obtaining the appropriate license by consulting a lawyer from our company.
The procedure for obtaining a license for centralized water supply and wastewater treatment: key points
What documents are required to obtain a license?
The general list of documents required for a license includes:
- application (the form is approved in Appendix 1 to the License Terms);
- documentation on the means of conducting economic activity, technical equipment, vehicles, metering devices, etc. (legal documents, specifications);
- documentation confirming the presence of a laboratory (extract from the State Register of Industrial and Commercial Enterprises confirming ownership of the laboratory or an agreement with the relevant institution on the use of the facility);
- a diagram of networks and facilities for water supply and wastewater treatment, approved by the manager;
- technological regulations for the operation of water supply systems and other documents at the request of the licensing authority, respectively.
Who issues a license for centralized water supply and wastewater treatment?
The specified license is issued by the National Commission for State Regulation in the Spheres of Energy and Utilities (NKREKP). This body considers the application and makes a decision on issuance or refusal to issue it. Moreover, in case of violation of the license conditions for conducting such activities, the NKREKP is involved in the issue of holding the company legally liable.
How much does it cost to obtain a license?
The cost of an official permit for centralized water supply and drainage is determined by calculating the administrative fee (10% of the subsistence minimum, i.e. 302.8 UAH) and professional legal assistance. This can also include the costs incurred by the entrepreneur in bringing his material and technical base into line with the requirements of the licensing authority.
Why should you seek legal support from “Prikhodko & Partners”?
Legal assistance from the lawyers of “Prikhodko & Partners” is characterized by efficiency, accessibility and a comprehensive approach to resolving the issue. To obtain a license, clients are offered:
- professional expertise and consultations. Lawyers have up-to-date information on legislative requirements and procedures, and therefore can effectively research documents and determine the level of compliance with the eligibility criteria;
- preparation and collection of appropriate documents. Our specialists will not only be able to prepare the entire package of documents that will be needed, but also put the existing documentation in order, saving time;
- protection of the client’s interests in the event of a decision to refuse to issue a permit (if there are grounds to consider such a decision unlawful).
Thus, obtaining a license for centralized water supply and wastewater treatment guarantees consumers certainty in the quality of the services provided by the company. The licensing procedure involves a thorough check of the availability of appropriate infrastructure, personnel, documents and compliance with established standards. It is recommended to seek professional legal support for obtaining a license, which will ensure the prompt completion of all procedures and protection of the client’s interests in the event of refusal.
Lawyers of “Prikhodko and Partners” will help to conduct the company and documents in accordance with the licensing conditions and obtain a license for centralized water supply and drainage without unnecessary bureaucracy. In order to find out the price of legal support, please fill out the form below.
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