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Failing to ensure your septic tank is maintained could put your family's health at risk. It’s estimated there are about 34,000 onsite wastewater systems, often called septic tanks, across Canterbury...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/when-was-your-septic-tank-last-checked
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Commissioner Emma Christmas has granted this application to take and use groundwater for a town water supply at Little River subject to the conditions as listed in the decision document. A memo has been issued to clarify the duration of this consent. No conditions have been changed....
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/notified-decisions/2011/christchurch-city-council-crc103570-2
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Belborough Holdings Limited has applied to take and use water from the Waitohi River, Hurunui. Current status: The decision of the Hearing Commissioner to grant the application with conditions
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/belborough-holdings-limited
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... provided certain conditions are met. You must also provide us with prior notice of your burn (at least 20 working days before burning) using this online hill and high country burning form.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/air-quality/outdoor-burning-rules/hill-and-high-country
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Pahau Dairy Farm Ltd has applied to take and use surface water at Pahau Reserve Road. Current status: The decision to grant the application with conditions has been appealed to the Environment Court
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/pahau-dairy-farm-ltd
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Rubbish pits can present significant environmental risks if not properly located, constructed, or managed. This guidance outlines best practices for design, permitted use, and regulatory requirements
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/farmers-hub/farming-practices/managing-your-rubbish-pit
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Bathurst Coal Ltd applied to Environment Canterbury and Selwyn District Council for consents to continue operating and expand an open cast coal mine (known as Canterbury Coal Mine), including...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/notifications-and-submissions/bathurst-coal-limited
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... water quality, especially in drinking water protection zones. Taumata Arowai regulates water suppliers to ensure safe drinking water nationwide. Learn more about drinking water sources, regulations, and how to keep your water supply safe. ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/your-environment/water/drinking-water
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Photo credit of the pest plant broom: Trevor James
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/zone-news/kaikoura/the-lowdown-on-pest-plants-and-effluent-rules
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https://www.ecan.govt.nz/do-it-online/resource-consents/before-you-apply/consent-fees-and-charges
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