- Topic of the issue: How to connect to the water supply and sewage system
It is important to be aware that water and sewage companies are obliged to connect entities applying for connection to the network to the real estate network, if the conditions for connection specified in the water supply and sewage disposal regulations adopted by the commune are met, and there are technical possibilities to provide services. Read more about it in this special issue. - Glossary
- Basic information about the conditions of connection to the network
From the article you will learn what are the conditions for connecting to the network, which are the subject of applications by properties applying for connection to them. - The first step of the connection procedure – submitting the application
According to Art. 15 sec. 4 of the Act of 7 June 2001 on collective water supply and collective sewage disposal, the company is obliged to connect the property of the person applying for connection to the network to the network. How does this procedure work formally? - The second step is a written confirmation
The undertaking is obliged to confirm in writing that the entity applying for connection to the network has submitted an application for issuing conditions for connection to the network. What is it all about? - How long will it take to issue connection conditions
The entity will have to wait for the connection conditions to be issued. How much? You will find out from the text. - What is the expiration date of the connection conditions
According to Art. 19a sec. 7 of the Act on collective water supply and collective sewage disposal, the network connection conditions issued by the enterprise are valid for a period of two years from their issue. If the period of validity of the terms is shortened, they will be null and void. - Obligations of water supply and sewage companies in the scope of issuing connection conditions
From the article you will learn what exactly are the obligations of water and sewage companies in the area of network connections. - What should be included in the terms of connection to the network
The grid connection conditions are a kind of information document that defines the technical aspects of grid connection. What other content will you find in it and why is it so important? - What if you are refused
In the event of refusal to connect to the network, the basic issue is the lack of obligation on the part of the company to accept the connection and conclude an agreement on the supply of water and collection of sewage. - Failure to issue the connection conditions on time - find out what penalties are imposed for this
Following the example of the energy law, which for several years has allowed the regulator to impose penalties for failure to issue connection conditions within the prescribed period, in the water and sewage sector, penalties for this exceeding have been imposed since 2020. How high penalties can you face? You will learn this from the article. - Can the fine be waived?
It is not possible to remit the penalty on request, but there are formal ways to avoid the imposition of a penalty under Art. 29 sec. 3a above. of the Act and the termination of the trial without a decision on sanctions. What? You will find out from the following text. - Differences between network and connection
In order to better supervise and share the responsibilities and costs of making connections, you should look at the definitions of the network and the connection point. - Who has to cover the costs of making a water connection to the property boundary
The construction of connections to the network and a water meter well may involve the need to determine who covers the costs of connecting to the plot boundary. It is then necessary to consider whether the water company or the property owner is responsible. - Connection issues
What should the entity do on the basis of the issued connection conditions? You will learn this from the article. - Errors in regulations regarding water supply and sewage disposal
In 2021, the municipal regulations on water supply and sewage disposal had to change due to the content of art. 19a of the Act of 7 June 2001 on collective water supply and collective sewage disposal introduced by art. 7 of the Act of February 13, 2020 amending the Act - Construction Law and some other acts. What problems arise from this need for change?
- Basic information about the conditions of connection to the network
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