On-site waste water systems – septic tanks

Where reticulated systems are not available, council will require on-site waste water treatment that takes into account the land capability, and the requirements of the water authority and the EPA.

On-site waste water systems:

• • are generally provided where waste water can be safely and sustainably managed and retained onsite and where reticulated systems are not available
  • collect, treat and reuse or dispose of waste water on-site
  • must meet the requirements of the EPA and council
  • must be consistent with any relevant approved council Domestic Waste Water Management Plan.

Compliance would be demonstrated by an EPA Certificate of Approval and Council-issued septic tank permit (less than 5000 litres per day), or an EPA approved Works Approval of Licence (greater than 5000 litres per day).

For further information refer to:

• • EPA Publication 891 – Septic Tanks – Code of Practice
  • EPA Publication 629 – Development Approvals in Sewered and Unsewered Areas
  • EPA Publication 746.1 – Land Capability Assessment for Onsite Domestic Wastewater Management

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