You will need to comply with these guidelines to manage onsite wastewater. Wastewater is water which contains sewage generated by a single domestic household or by multi-dwelling residential, commercial, industrial or institutional facilities.
These guidelines provide standards and guidance to ensure the management of onsite wastewater protects public health and the environment, and uses resources efficiently. These guidelines have been written to support the onsite wastewater industry, regulators and premises owners design, install and / or manage sustainable sanitation and re-use systems.