Sewerage Everything Guide

Contents

• The Role of Sewerage
• How Sewerage Systems Support Our Everyday Living

Handy Guide for Sewerage and Living

Sewerage Service Charges

• Q1  How are sewerage service charges calculated?

Oil

• Q2  Is it okay to pour oil down the sink drain?

Kitchen Drainage

• Q3  Can I use a garbage disposal unit?
• Q4  Is it okay to pour boiling water down the drain?

Toilet Drainage

• Q5  The toilet clogged. What should I do?
• Q6  Can I put glass or plastic bottles in the toilet tank to reduce water consumption?

Bathtub Drainage

• Q7  Hair buildup in the bathroom and washroom - is it okay to wash it down directly?

Washing Machine Drainage

• Q8  Can I send lint from the washing machine down the drain?

Awful Smell

• Q9  There’s an awful smell coming from the drainpipe. What should I do?
• Q10  There’s an awful smell coming from the public sewage inlet in the street. Where should I inquire about it?

Earthquake

• Q11  What should I do if an earthquake occurs and my toilet becomes unusable?
• Q12  What should I do if wastewater remains in the sewage inlet or has not drained after an earthquake?

Rain

• Q13  I want to know the rainfall status in Tokyo.
• Q14  Is there anything I can do in advance to prevent or reduce flood damage?
• Q15  The water in the stormwater inlets on my property wasn’t flowing well, so I looked inside and noticed it’s clogged with mud. What should I do?

Cleaning

• Q16  What should I do if the water is draining slowly or not at all?

Construction

• Q17  Why is it necessary to request a designated contractor to do any work or installation related to drainage facilities? The “Drainage Consultation Center” provides advice when you are in trouble.
• Q18  A company claiming to be affiliated with the Bureau of Sewerage came to my home to canvass tests and repair of equipment. Can I trust them?
• Q19  Where can I find out about the construction work conducted by the Bureau of Sewerage?

Other

• Q20  What should I do if a manhole cover is rattling or sewage pipes are clogged?
• Q21  Can you explain clearly how the sewerage system works?
• Q22  Can I take a tour of the sewerage facilities?
• Q23  Where can I get a manhole card?

The “Drainage Consultation Center”provides advice when you are in trouble.

• The “Drainage Consultation Center”provides advice when you are in trouble.

Contact information for Sewerage Offices and Branch Offices

• Contact information for Sewerage Offices and Branch Offices