If your property is not serviced by sewers, you will require an onsite waste water treatment (Septic) system. Households generate wastewater that can harm public health and the environment and must be properly managed. Wastewater is generated by toilets, kitchens, bathrooms and laundries.
All onsite wastewater treatment systems are septic systems for the purposes of the code.
Need an onsite water treatment system
When you are considering buying a block of land or building on a block, check with Greater Western Water to find out if the property is serviced by sewers. If the property is not serviced by sewers, you will require an onsite waste water treatment (septic) system.
The EPA requires Wyndham City to pay particular attention to sites with an area less than 10,000 square metres. Sites with areas of 4000 square metres and below will have difficulty gaining an approval.
Our approval for wastewater treatment systems is governed by the Environment Protection Act 1970. The Act states that the local Council must issue two permits for the system and may only allow systems that the EPA have issued certificates of approval for.
You will need:
- a permit to install a septic tank prior to any work being conducted on the septic tank system and prior to the issue of your building permit
- a certificate approving use of the septic tank prior to use of any part of the septic tank system and prior to the issue of your building certificate of occupancy.
Apply to install or alter an onsite wastewater management system
Make your application for the septic system before the building permits to avoid complications and delays. For further information regarding Septic Systems, contact the Environmental Health Team on 9742 0738.