Margaret River Library is hosting Bill Bunbury in conversation with Peter Burke with the Margaret River Bookshop in attendance. Book your seat by RSVP to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

Light refreshments will be provided. All welcome.

Session 2: Greywater Irrigation and Composting Toilets – home scale sustainability

• 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

These information sessions are FREE but space is limited so RSVP to Eventbrite, Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

Session 1: On Site Wastewater Management – Septic Systems, ATU’s and More…

Thursday 14^th 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 area without sewage

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.

Session 1: On Site Wastewater Management – Septic Systems, ATU’s and More…

• 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 area without sewage

These information sessions are FREE but space is limited so RSVP to Eventbrite, Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600

Session 2: Greywater Irrigation and Composting Toilets – home scale sustainability

Thursday 21^st 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

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.

Brendan has recently released his new book ‘Eta Draconis’. In 2015 he published his debut novel Carousel and was awarded a PhD in Creative Writing. The sequel, Beyond Carousel, was released in 2016 and Brendan has also published poetry and non-fiction in several notable journals and collections. Eta Draconis is his third book and the winner of the 2022 Dorothy Hewett Award for an Unpublished Manuscript. In addition to writing, Brendan coordinates an academic enabling program at Edith Cowan University. Brendan will treat guests with an insight into the creative process behind his work and talk about his latest offering. All welcome.

Please RSVP to Eventrbite reserve your seat, or to Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au or Ph: 9780 5600