Effluent Disposal

Please find below information on conventional septic systems, ATUs and greywater recycling.

Septic Tank System Information
Guidelines for ATU Owners
Greywater Recycling Information

Difficulties with your Effluent Disposal System
Enquiries regarding the location of your effluent disposal system can directed to the Shire’s Health Service on 9257 9999. The Shire keeps plans of effluent disposal systems for most properties. As the property owner or with the authorisation of the property owner you may view these plans or have a copy printed for you at a cost of $5.50 per page.

If you are experiencing problems with your effluent disposal system it is recommended you contact a plumber. You may need to get the septic tanks emptied by a liquid waste contractor; these can be found by searching for Septic Tank Cleaning Services at www.yellowpages.com.au.

If your effluent disposal system continues to operate inadequately you may need to rejuvenate or extend your existing effluent disposal system. For further information please contact an Environmental Health Officer on 9257 9999.

Applications
Please see the Wastewater Disposal link of the Approvals and Licensing section of this website for information on submitting an application to install an effluent disposal system.

Wastewater Disposal Approvals

Decommissioning your Effluent Disposal System
Effluent Disposal Systems are required to be decommissioned at the following times;

• Where there is a change in use of the premises;
• When the property is sold (within 60 days after change of ownership);
• When extensions to the property encroach on set-back requirements for the system.

Please see the below information for how to decommission an effluent disposal system.

Decommissioning Septic Tanks and Leach Drains

An Environmental Health Officer will need to be contacted on 9257 9999 to inspect the decommissioning prior to backfilling.