Septic systems and wastewater services

An onsite wastewater management system is commonly referred to as a septic or a septic tank system. A septic tank system treats all of the wastewater generated from a dwelling and disposes of, or re-uses, the treated wastewater onsite. 

There are a number of different types of septic tank systems available. From the traditional septic tank and effluent disposal field to the Aerated Wastewater Treatment Systems (AWTS), reed beds, composting toilets and worm farms.

It is the property owner's responsibility to apply for a permit to install the system before installation works commence on any new dwelling. Likewise, altering an existing system due to renovations also requires a permit.

Please find further information about applying for a wastewater permit or your responsibilities as a property owner via the menu options below. If you have any questions or would like to speak with someone about this area, please call us on (03) 5358 8700 or email health@ngshire.vic.gov.au.

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