Council inspections do not override the servicing requirements for your specific on-site sewage management system. Council are conducting a regulatory inspection in order to comply with our legislative responsibilities to monitor and issue approvals to operate for on-site sewage management systems.
As previously advised, the frequency of inspections is dependent upon the outcome of the initial inspection and risk assessment.
- A low risk system could mean only one routine Council inspection every 15 years.
- A medium risk system could mean only one routine Council inspection every 10 years.
- A high risk system could mean only one routine Council inspection every 5 years.
These timeframes are anticipated unless a complaint is received that requires immediate follow-up from a public health/risk to community perspective.