A property with reticulated sewerage connects a sanitary drain to the reticulated sewerage system (the sewer main).

If the land is in an area where there is access to the sewer via a drain on the property, then reticulated sewerage is provided to the land.

In most cases, reticulated sewerage systems for waste water disposal will be available within or adjacent to urban areas. Connection to the sewerage network is arranged through the relevant water authority.

It may be necessary to extend the existing network to service the subdivision. In these cases, advice and the approval of the water authority to extend the service will be required.

Reticulated waste water systems:

• are generally the most effective method for removing and treating waste water in an urban area
• convey waste water to centralised or local treatment facilities
• must meet the requirements of the water authority
• are provided to all lots within a subdivision where access to a sewerage system is available.

For further information refer to:

• EPA Publication 629 – Development Approvals in Sewered and Unsewered Areas

 Derived from: Using the integrated water management provisions of Clause 56 – Residential subdivision by The State of Victoria