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On-site Sewage Management
The Port Stephens local government area currently has over 4500 on-site sewage management systems. On-site systems are concentrated in areas not provided with a reticulated sewer system and include the localities of Bobs Farm, Brandy Hill, Butterwick, Campvale, Duns Creek, Eagleton, East Seaham, Fullerton Cove, Glen Oak, Heatherbrae, Hinton, Nelsons Plains, Osterley, Oyster Cove, Salt Ash, Seaham, Swan Bay, Wallalong, Williamtown and Woodville. The majority of the systems are septic tanks with either absorption trenchs or evapo-transpiration areas or Aerated Watewater Treatment Systems (AWTS). Other system types include pump to sewer, pump-outs and Wisconsin mounds. If you are connected to the reticulated water and/or sewer systems of Hunter Water Corporation all enquires should be directed to their customer service personnel by telephoning 1300 657 657. On-Site Sewage Management - Published: 18 Dec 2008Clean, healthy waterways are really important - good water quality is essential to the aquaculture and tourism industries in Port Stephens, as well as the quality of life enjoyed by its residents. more .. Installing an On-site Sewage Management System - Published: 18 Dec 2008 On-site sewage management systems, such as septic tanks and aerated waste treatment systems are intended to enable residences and businesses in unsewered areas to dispose of wastewater in a way that does not threaten public health, damage the environment or impact on aquaculture industries. more .. Research and Monitoring - Published: 18 Dec 2008 Port Stephens On-site Sewage Management program provides funding to undertake research and chemical and biological monitoring of surface waters and drains. more .. Decommissioning and Re-use of Septic Tanks - Published: 14 Jul 2005 What can I do with a redundant septic tank? more .. Helpful Fact Sheets and Useful Links - Published: 18 Dec 2008 A comprehensive list of fact sheets about sewerage are available providing information on a range of wastewater topics as well as useful links to other websites. more .. |
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