Session 1: On Site Wastewater Management – Septic Systems, ATU’s and More…
Thursday 14th September, 6 – 7.30pm
- An introduction to the inner working and basic science behind how common wastewater management systems work and the situations that they’re most suited to.
- Gain a basic understanding of how traditional septic systems work and what role the tanks and drains play in wastewater treatment.
- A brief into the range of ATU’s (secondary treatment systems) available and the applications of these systems.
- The importance of understanding your site and soil conditions and the role this plays in deciding upon the most suitable system for your needs.
- Understanding regulations and navigating the approval process
- A useful insight for builders and anyone looking to build a home in an unsewered area
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Session 2: Greywater Irrigation and Composting Toilets – home scale sustainability
Thursday 21st September, 6 – 7.30pm
- What is greywater and how it can be utilised as an irrigation resource
- Greywater reuse, greywater treatment and greywater disposal
- Greywater, regulations and approvals
- What is a composting toilet and in what scenario are they suitable
- Understanding how a composting toilet works and what’s required for maintenance
- Composting toilets, regulations and approvals.
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Anthony Smith is a local environmental engineer passionate about sustainable water practices. He will be presenting 2 information sessions for homeowners and builders looking to get an understanding around what their septic/wastewater options are when building new homes and how different options can fit with local government regulations.
These information sessions are FREE. For more information contact Margaret River Library. Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600