5.1.3. Staking the Site

To accurately complete concept and working drawings, each outline each structure with wooden stakes and string to show the perimeter of each pond & structure, according to the drawings.
This is done BEFORE completing detailed concept drawings, but AFTER dimensioning of the facility has been calculated and legal boundaries of the property are established.
As construction proceeds, staking also occurs to guide workers regarding depth and slope, but this occurs later.


5.1.4. Planning Digester and Pond Levels

Correct levels ensure a smooth flow throughout the facility. Incorrect levels are a possible disaster if for example the outlet ends up higher than another water level on the site. Sequence for levels is explained in the Workplan.


5.1.5. Legal requirements

The law of contract is frequently ignored or contravened in many countries. For example city governments sometimes disregard contracts to pay for construction despite a full contribution by national and international NGOs. Contracted institutes and scientists often fail to complete their work without notice. Site operators sometimes do not complete their contractual obligations.

This is part of a culture taught hundreds of years ago by European colonial powers - low pay for bad work. It is changing but is still bad in many countries. If this goes on in your area, it is still necessary to have legal agreements to obey legislation, but direct personal relations with administrations and close control of sites takes priority over legal agreements.

Wastewater recycling facilities live beyond the life of most political administrations. It is necessary that a legal framework is in place before a change in governments. This is not a guarantee for success but it helps assure that when municipal governments change, the new administration has a clear framework to work with.

Go here for a list of legal documents. However, this documentation varies depending on land ownership, participation of a leading organization, and management.

It is a good idea to have the advice of a local lawyer regarding contracts. However keep legal fees to a minimum and get a written estimate before having work done. Otherwise legal fees may create financial difficulties.