Council is required to carry out an inspection to assess an onsite sewage management system with a view to determining the risk rating. This inspection will give Council the knowledge it needs to give a risk rating and issue the appropriate approval to operate as required under Section 68 of the Local Government Act 1993.
For further information please refer to the following link for the Office of Local Government Easy Septic Guide, which outlines the full responsibilities of Council’s and owners of onsite sewage systems. Septic Safe - The Easy Septic Guide (nsw.gov.au)