Wastewater Systems
Any proposed installation or alteration of a wastewater system (sanitary plumbing, septic & effluent disposal systems) must be approved by Council.
An application form must be submitted to Council for assessment accompanied by the necessary fee, detailed site & plumbing plans and (if required) a wastewater engineer’s report.
On-site Wastewater Works Application
Wastewater Works Application Factsheet
Installations are assessed pursuant to SA Health's Wastewater Code & South Australian Public Health (Wastewater) Regulations 2013. All plumbing work must be carried out by a licensed plumber.
Copies of the Code and Regulations can be found below:
SA Public Health (Wastewater) Regulations 2013
On-site Wastewater Systems Code
Once wastewater systems have been installed, they require regular servicing and maintenance:
Guidelines - Septic Tank System
Trade waste
Trade waste, such as wastewater from food businesses that contains grease, requires additional treatment compared with wastewater created by households and general business activities.
The following fact sheet will help determine whether a trade waste device is required for your application: