Bordertown, Keith, Mundulla and Wolseley Community Wastewater Management System
Bordertown, Keith, Mundulla and Wolseley are serviced by a Council operated Community Wastewater Management System (CWMS). Properties connected to this system are required to have a septic tank that all wastewater passes through prior to entering the CWMS. Written approval is required for installation of a septic tank and connection to this system. See the Council Approval section below for information on obtaining an approval.
Onsite Waste Control System
All other properties not serviced by a Community Wastewater Management System are required to manage wastewater onsite through a waste control system.
Standard Onsite Systems
Council is the relevant authority for standard systems that are installed and operated in accordance with the prescribed codes found at http://bit.ly/2HQskz9.
Refer to the Council Approval section below for further information on how to apply for Council approval to install or alter these systems.
Maintenance
The owner or occupier of a premise where a waste control system is located must ensure that the system is maintained in good order and condition.
Ongoing maintenance requirements will vary depending on the type of onsite waste control system in place. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions and any conditions listed in the approval documentation.
Some circumstances may require your system to be assessed by a competent or licenced professional, contact the manufacturer or septic tank, wastewater or plumbing professional.
Council Approval for Waste Control Systems
Written Council approval is required prior to the installation or alteration of standard onsite systems and connection to any Community Wastewater Management System. Details on how to apply for approval are provided below:
- Complete all sections of the application form:
Application for On-site Wastewater Works
Submit to Council with payment of fees and relevant supporting documentation. Applications submitted without payment of fees and relevant supporting information will not be assessed until such time as they are received
- Once Council has received a fully completed application form, payment of fees and all supporting documentation, an assessment of the application will be undertaken. Assessment may include, but is not limited to, a site inspection of the proposed location and review of application for consistency with prescribed codes. The time required for assessment varies with individual applications, however Council endeavours to undertake assessment as quickly as possible. Where further information is required, delays should be expected.
- Following Council assessment, a written notification of its decision will be issued, either as:
- A written Approval that details conditions relating to the installation / alteration and use of the waste control system; or
- A written Refusal that details the reason for refusal.
Contact Council's Environmental Health Officer for further information on standard onsite waste control systems.