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Mandatory processes
for using your house toilet（１）Type of toilet system used
In Japan, there are two types of toilet system used for own house( or residence ).
①

Toilet system using own septic tank for stool and urine( called “Jyōkasō” system ).

②Toilet system using a storage tank for stool and urine collection that will belater collected by a specific vendor ( called “Kumitori” system ).

（２）Procedures to be followed prior to use your house toilet first time①

Toilet that uses a septic tank（ Jyōkasō system ）・The septic tank needs to have a periodic check by a vendor.
・The number of periodic checks is specified by law.
・Please have the septic tank cleaned when having periodic checks.
・Please have the septic tank cleaned more than once a year.
・When you want to clean your house’s septic tank, please contact thefollowing companies. They also provide septic tank periodic check.
・You need to pay the cost for your septic tank periodic check and clean up.
A list of the companies that support septic tank inspections and clean up.
Name of the company
Igarashi Shōkai Corp.
Shinkō Water ManagementIndustry Corp.
Kankyō Eisei Center Ltd.
Watanabe Seisō Ltd.

Address

Telephone Number

171 Sekishita Tōgane City ０４７５－５８－５２４９315-5 Katoku Tōgane City ０４７５－５４－２２３１592-1 Hirose Tōgane City
323-18 Higashinaka
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Name of the company
Kai Jyōkasō Service Ltd.
Narutō Jyōkasō Center Ltd.

Address
513-1 HosokusaŌamishirasato City
703-1 Tsube Sammu City

Telephone Number
０４７５－７７－１７１７０４７５－８２－０２０２In addition to this, an annual legal inspection is required. For the details of thisrequirement, please refer to the following internet site of Chiba Prefecture:https://www.pref.chiba.lg.jp/suiho/kasentou/joukasou/houteikensa.html②Toilet system using a storage tank for stool and urine collection that will belater collected by a specific vendor ( called “Kumitori” system ).
・If your house uses a “Kumitori” type toilet system, you need to apply. Please
visit the Environmental Conservation Section of Sammu City Office for thisapplication.
・The following company will collect your house’s toilet storage tank items ( stooland urine ) for a charge.
Name

Phone Number

Igarashi Shōkai Corp.

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・The invoice for this service will be sent to you by the service company once everytwo months. If you forget to pay this invoice, this service will not be provided.
So, please do not forget to pay this charge.

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If you need to terminate this service (moving house,etc.), please come to theEnvironmental Conservation Section of Sammu City Office to apply for yourtermination of these services.
< Bring the following >When you come to City office for this, please bring your identification document thatspecifies your name and address ( such as your Residence Card ).

―memo ―

◎ Difficult words on page 98 ◎※“Jyōkasō” system・・・ A machine that cleans dirty water such as stool and urine.
It is filled with ground.
※a periodic check・・・ Make sure that the septic tank is performing properly.

ContactAddress

Environmental Conservation Section

296 Tonodai Sammu City

( Kankyō Hozen Ka )( Counter number 16 )Phone number0475-80-1161＜ Reception Hours ＞ Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
※The office is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, and from December 29 toJanuary 3.

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