A consumer liable to pay trade effluent surcharge (TES) but produces trade effluent of Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) values lower than the generic COD values as stipulated in the Sewage Services (TES) Regulation can apply for a variation of the TES rate. This can be done by having the COD values of the trade effluent, thus the TES rate, reassessed at the consumer’s own expense by a laboratory accredited under the Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (HOKLAS) in accordance with the “Technical Memorandum on procedures and methods for sampling and analysis of trade effluents” (“TM”), issued pursuant to section 13 of the Sewage Services Ordinance.
At CMA Testing, we provide a comprehensive TES appeal service that helps businesses navigate the complex process of applying for a variation of the TES rate. If you’re a business in Hong Kong liable to pay trade effluent surcharge, but your trade effluent has Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) values lower than the generic values mandated by the Sewage Services (TES) Regulation, then it’s time to explore the possibility of a TES appeal.
Our TES appeal service includes submitting the application and sampling proposal to the Drainage Services Department (DSD) on your behalf, as well as carrying out on-site sampling and testing. The reassessment of COD values in the trade effluent is executed in accordance with the Technical Memorandum given in Section 13 of the Sewage Services Ordinance.
We understand the importance of attention to detail when it comes to TES appeals. Our team of experts will guide you through the entire process, ensuring that all necessary documentation is submitted correctly and on time. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and expertise in this field, and are committed to providing a service that meets the needs of our clients.
Contact us today to learn more about our TES appeal service and how we can help your business achieve a fairer TES rate.
