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58NAVIGATING THE FUTURE | WAIKATO DISTRICT COUNCILHow it’s funded2 %General rates83 %Targeted rates11 %Fees and charges3 %Internal Charges andOverheads RecoveredOperating Funding– Wastewater37 %Development andfinancial contributions47 %Increase in debt16 %Lump sum contributionsCapital Funding– Wastewater1 %Other operating fundingHow this group contributes to the district’s wellbeingSociallyOur residents’ health and wellbeing is supported andprotected with efficient and effective collection and disposal ofwastewater. Good infrastructure means our towns and villagescan progress and develop.EconomicallyA good wastewater system and infrastructure built to deal withfuture needs supports the growth of industry and commerceand its associated trade waste, and increased numbers ofdwellings from increased population.CulturallyOur on-going monitoring assists in our environmentalstewardship / kaitiakitanga. By working with Waikato – Tainui,we are aware of and heed the importance of appropriatewastewater disposal.Considerations for other activitiesA summary of the water and sanitary services assessmentsand waste management plans are on page 63.EnvironmentallyProtecting our environment is one of our key communityoutcomes so the way we treat and dispose of our wastewateris vital. Through monitoring, we ensure we are maintaining thequality of treatment and therefore protecting our water andland from any pollution.