Water Quality and Wastewater

Water Quality and Safety

Water Quality and Safety

Find out about monitoring of water quality and safety, including drinking water, swimming pools, recreational water and dams.

Types of Effluent Disposal Systems

Types of Effluent Disposal Systems

Find out about approved effluent disposal systems including septic systems, secondary treatment systems and nutrient retentive leaching systems.

Installing and Maintaining a Septic Tank

Installing and Maintaining a Septic Tank

Find out about installing a septic tank, including how to apply, arranging an inspection and permit to use, and pumping out/desludging requirements.

Decommissioning a Septic Tank

Decommissioning a Septic Tank

Find out about decommissioning a septic tank, including when decommissioning is required and how it is done.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Shire of Harvey acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.