Wastewater System Installation

There is a non-refundable Application Fee of $133 (including GST) which must be paid upon submission of your application.

You will also need to pay inspection fees. An initial site inspection is required before approval and subsequent inspections during and post installation. Fee is $143 per inspection.

Please also note that fees apply to request a disconnection from the mains sewer, SA Water will be able to provide you with this information. They can be contacted on 1300 650 950.

1. Complete the Application Form
2. Complete an SA Water Connection Application to request a disconnection from the mains sewer.

We'll let you know by email when we've received your application.

The assessment process will occur within 20 business days and will include:

• confirmation of your details and required documentation supporting your application
• investigation of your proposed activity

On approval, you will be provided with a permit confirming the approved activity and the conditions. A Tax Invoice will also be provided for the permit fees and payment must be made within the terms outlined within the Tax Invoice.

You will need to supply the following information with your application:

• a detailed site and building layout plan drawn to scale of 1 in 250 that meets all of the requirements outlined in the SA Health On-site Wastewater Systems Code
• an assessment by a Wastewater Engineer and accompanying report that identifies the site and soil is suitable as per the requirements of the SA Health On-site Wastewater Systems Code

Penalties apply for the provision of false or misleading information or failure to install and maintain the system in accordance with approval conditions.

Where the applicant is not the owner, then both the owner’s and the applicant’s details are required, otherwise approval will be delayed.

• SA Health website - Public Health (Waste Water) Regulations 2013
• Fees and Charges Register
• Requests, Compliments, Complaints