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.