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Sewerage Cause-Based Charge: Calculation Review, Objection and Grievance Petition

Under Article 61(1) of the Sewerage Act and Article 35(1) of its Enforcement Decree, when new construction, extension or change of use of a building increases sewage by 10㎥ or more per day, the head of the local government acting as the public sewerage authority may impose a cause-based charge for the cost of rebuilding public sewers on the building owner (or the builder while under construction). The calculation standards and collection method are set by local ordinance, and sewage volume is calculated using the use-specific standards in the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment notice on building sewage generation and septic tank capacity. Because the Act imposes the charge only on an 'increase' in sewage, if a building was demolished and rebuilt but the charge was based on the entire floor area, the first check is whether the existing sewage volume was deducted. To dispute the charge, choose among an objection under the local ordinance, an administrative appeal within 90 days of learning of the disposition (180 days from the disposition), and a grievance petition to the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission.

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Procedure

Procedure

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    Obtain the notice and calculation details: Collect the estimated-charge notice issued at building permit stage and the charge notice, and request from the imposing office the calculation details showing floor area by use, the sewage generation standard applied, and the unit price. Record the date you received the notice, since it starts the objection and appeal deadlines.

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    Review the sewage volume calculation: Compare floor area by use in the building register and drawings against the use-specific sewage standards in the notice. Check whether mixed uses were summed by use, whether ancillary buildings or warehouse areas that generate no sewage were wrongly included, and whether objective data such as water usage could adjust the figure.

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    Check deductions for existing buildings and reductions: Confirm that the sewage volume of demolished buildings or the prior use was subtracted so that only the increase was charged. Since ordinances differ on how existing sewage volume is recognized, gather the pre-demolition building register, demolition records and receipts for charges paid in the past, and also check ordinance-based reductions such as greywater or rainwater facilities.

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    Prepare and file the objection or grievance petition: File an objection with the imposing office within the period set by ordinance, attaching the legal basis, recalculated sewage volume and amount, and evidence. If the objection period has passed or the matter can be settled through recalculation talks with the local government, prepare and submit a grievance petition to the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission.

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    Prepare and file an administrative appeal: To contest the objection result or the charge directly, prepare an administrative appeal within 90 days of learning of the disposition and file it through the Online Administrative Appeals system or with the imposing office. The appeal itemizes the legal basis and calculation errors with a recalculation table and evidence, and an application for suspension of execution is considered if payment is pressing.

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Filing route

Filing route

Sewerage department of the city, county or district office that imposed the charge (objection), Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (grievance petition), Administrative Appeals Commission (Online Administrative Appeals or in writing to the imposing office)

Confirm the current filing office, jurisdiction, and online availability on the official website.

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Actual processing agencyCompetent Korean authority or official service · Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) · Competent Korean authority or official service
Statutory and policy authorityMinistry of Climate, Energy and Environment
Online routeOnline Administrative Appeal (simpan.go.kr) · e-People (epeople.go.kr)
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Deadlines & processing notes

Deadlines & processing notes

Check deadlines and next steps against the notice, filing date, and any request for additional documents.Official check
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Basic documents

Basic documents

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Filing a grievance petition or objection does not stop the administrative appeal deadline or the effect of the charge, so missing the payment deadline can lead to a demand notice and an additional charge of up to 3/100 of the unpaid amount under Article 73 of the Sewerage Act.

Scope of services

Scope of services

Hwang Yunsang Administrative Agent Office prepares and translates documents for administrative agencies, submits them on your behalf, and guides you through permit, application, and notification procedures. Services that require the principal’s personal appearance, principal’s application, or electronic signature may be limited in delegation.