Sewage and refuse disposal, sanitation and similar activities, 5th period 2003

Within collection and treatment of sewage, the businesses had a turnover of NOK 137 million in the 5th period (September and October) of 2003, an increase in the turnover by 4 per cent compared to the same period in 2002. The businesses dealing with sanitation, remediation and similar activities had a turnover of NOK 34 million in the 5th period. This subclass also had an increase in the turnover compared to the 5th period in 2002; The increase was equivalent to 6 per cent.

Businesses that deal with collection and treatment of other waste represented 89 per cent of the total turnover within sewage and refuse disposal, and had a turnover of NOK 1.4 billion in the 5th period of 2003. This represents an increase of 12 per cent compared to the corresponding period in 2002.

Tables:

• Table 1 Total turnover for sewage and refuse disposal, sanitation and similar activities, excl. VAT. NOK million and per cent