Wastewater Management, Greywater Recycling and Composting Toilets Information Sessions

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