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| Centre | Population Serviced | Sewerage Customers Billed |
| Port Franklin | 129 | Not serviced |
| Port Welshpool | 209 | 257 |
| Toora | 717 | 283 |
| Welshpool | 155 | 119 |
| Fish Creek | 183 | Not Serviced |
| Korumburra | 3,348 | 1,822 |
| Foster | 1,106 | 736 |
| Inverloch | 4,761 | 4,364 |
| Cape Paterson | 774 | 1,104 |
| Wonthaggi | 7,507 | 4,032 |
| Loch | 193 | Not serviced |
| Nyora | 576 | Not serviced |
| Poowong | 304 | Not Serviced |
| Koonwarra | 152 (estimate) | Not serviced |
| Leongatha | 4,762 | 2,810 Also includes Steam Condensate Wastewater |
| Meeniyan | 451 | 229 |
1. Population Served based on
ABS 2006 Census* updated with local government growth factor of
2.5% Bass Coast Shire Council, 1.5% South Gippsland Shire Council and
0.9% Wellington Shire Council.
2. Water and Sewerage Assessments = Number of Rated Properties at
30th June 2012.
3. The Waratah Bay figures are an estimate only – it is not possible to
isolate them from the ABS Fish Creek collection district, which also
includes Sandy Point as well as the township of Fish Creek.
* ABS method of calculation of population has changed, from enumerated
persons, [population figure taken on where people are located on the
census night], to a persons usual place of residence, regardless of
where they are on Census night.
South Gippsland Water continues work on the Alberton Sewerage Scheme.
In 2011 the Corporation held a community vote to endorse the
scheme.
Over three quarters of
landowners returned a vote, the overwhelming majority of landowners
within the community have voted yes, with 79% of respondents voting in
favour of the scheme.
Media Release - Community Update April 2013 - PDF
Alberton - Frequently Asked Questions - PDF - Updated 12/3/2013
Alberton - Owners Guide to Pressure Sewers - PDF
MAP - Reticulation System and Property Lines - PDF
MAP - Overview of Rising Main - PDF
Alberton Presentation from Public Information Session July 2011
Letter to Alberton Landowners - Voting Results - PDF
Media Release - Sewerage Scheme Update Jan 2013 - PDF
Media Release - ESC Releases Draft Pricing Determination - PDF
Media Release - ESC Talks Underway - PDF
Media Release - Community Update May 2013 - PDF
For more information regarding the Poowong, Loch and Nyora Sewerage Scheme and property connections, please conact South Gippsland Water on 1300 851 636
South Gippsland Water recognises that with
appropriate management, by-products of wastewater treatment (e.g.
treated effluent) can be a resource rather than a waste, and we are
endeavouring to reuse where possible. The Corporation currently
has a number of reuse schemes which include the following:
•
Tarraville wastewater treatment plant – a nearby farmer uses
approximately 100ML of recycled water per year for irrigation of
pasture. The pasture is used for grazing beef cattle.
•
Inverloch wastewater treatment plant – a nearby farmer uses around
20-30ML per year to irrigate crops for cattle fodder.
•
Toora wastewater treatment plant – the Toora Football Club uses 2-3ML
per year of recycled water during summer to irrigate the football
ground, which saves them using the town water supply during the driest
part of the year.
• Leongatha and
Korumburra wastewater treatment plants – recycled water is available
from a standpipe at each treatment plant for approved customers to use
instead of town drinking water.
Uses so far have included weed spraying and road works/dust suppression.
• Waratah Bay wastewater treatment plant – a nearby farmer uses available reclaimed water to irrigate crops for cattle fodder.
Wastewater from your laundry, showers and kitchen sink is commonly referred to as 'Greywater'. Many people are re-using this greywater for watering gardens and lawns. This is an excellent re-use option for this otherwise wasted water, however some washing detergents and laundry powders are more garden friendly than others.
For a complete guide to greywater and your garden click the icon below to visit the greysmart website and resources.
Thank you for taking the time to read about trade waste.
Understanding the
responsibilities and relationship between water usage, wastewater
discharge to the wastewater system and our environment can save you
money and avoid any breaches of the law. This brings benefits to you as
an organisation, business, shop owner or property owner and to South
Gippsland Water.
South Gippsland Water aims to promote the effective and efficient
management of trade waste for the protection of the health and safety
and SGW’s staff and the public, the environment, and SGW’s
infrastructure and treatment processes.
This guide is designed to assist you to better understand Trade waste
responsibilities and the steps you need to take to gain a Trade Waste
Agreement.
What is Trade Waste?
Trade waste is liquid waste generated by industry, business, trade or
manufacturing process. The Water
Act 1989 prohibits the unauthorised discharge of trade wastes, other
than domestic sewage, into the sewerage system. This Act ensures that
producers of trade waste in Victoria obtain Agreement from their Local
Water Business to discharge their trade waste to the sewerage system.
In general terms trade waste is liquid waste other than domestic sewage.
It is wastewater that would normally be generated from any commercial
premises, industry, trade or manufacturing business. You must have an
Agreement from SGW to discharge trade waste into SGW’s wastewater
system.
The Water Act 1989 together with the Trade Waste By-Law provides SGW
with the legal power to manage trade waste discharges so that they can
then effectively ensure compliance with all requirements under the
Environmental Protection Act.
Management of Trade Waste
South Gippsland Water aims to maintain a wastewater system to service
residential, commercial and light industrial businesses.
Our trade waste objectives are:
·
To protect the safety of our personnel and the general public.
·
To ensure that waste permitted into the sewer can be treated by our
treatment processes.
·
To protect our assets from unsafe or unsuitable substances.
·
To encourage waste minimisation amongst trade waste dischargers.
·
To ensure that the waste accepted to the wastewater system does not
limit the ability to reuse biosolids or treated wastewater.
The following documents can be downloaded for more information regarding
the management of trade waste.
·
Trade
Waste Customer Charter
·
ESC
Trade Waste Customer Service Code
·
Trade Waste
Application Form
·
Trade Waste Application Guide
Trade Waste Acceptance
Criteria
South Gippsland Water has established a trade waste procedure to ensure
that trade waste risks and impacts are being managed appropriately.
The nature and levels of the components and characteristics of
any trade waste discharged to sewer must comply at all times with the
acceptance criteria as outlined in the following document.
·
Trade Waste Statement of Approved Acceptance Criteria
Pre-treatment
In most businesses, pre-treatment of the trade waste is a requirement
before it is discharged to sewer.
Each business type will have its own requirements for
pre-treatment. Many
take-away food businesses, for example, will require a grease and oil
interceptor. The purpose of
this interceptor is to trap grease and oil at the source, and preventing
it from entering the sewerage system where it may cause blockages.
The type of pre-treatment required will depend on the type of business.
South Gippsland Water trade waste staff can assist businesses to
determine general pre-treatment requirements.
To determine the specific design of pre-treatment equipment
required to meet the acceptance criteria limits, businesses may need to
contact the Plumbing Industry Commission, engineering consulting
services, equipment manufacturers, or a suitably qualified plumber.
A registered plumber will need to be engaged to carry out
installation of equipment.
·
·
Trade Waste Agreements
and Consents
South Gippsland Water classifies trade waste customers with
consideration to the type of business, industry or activity carried out
by the customer into Category 1, 2 or 3.
Category 1 trade waste customers pose the lowest risk, with
Category 3 the highest.
Trade waste charges shall then be assessed by reference to the waste
categories.
Prior to the discharge of trade waste to the sewerage system, customers
are required to enter into a Trade Waste Agreement or Consent with SGW.
Category 1 trade waste customers will be provided with a Trade
Waste Consent, whilst Category 2 and 3 customers will enter into a Trade
Waste Agreement with South Gippsland Water.
Examples of standard consent and agreement documents are included
below.
·
·
“Deemed” Trade Waste
Customers
South Gippsland Water has a number of non-residential customers who
discharge to the sewerage system and would come under the definition of
“Trade Waste” but are considered too small for South Gippsland Water to
require a Trade Waste Agreement, and do not warrant the additional level
of administration and monitoring that comes with this.
Clause 4.4 of the ESC Trade Waste Customer Service Code makes
provision for dischargers of trade waste of a nature similar to domestic
sewage, at South Gippsland Water’s discretion, to have their agreement
arise automatically through customer conduct.
These types of customers are classified as “Deemed” trade waste
customers.
Customers who, by definition in Water Law, discharge trade waste, but
that:
·
Discharge small quantities of trade waste to South Gippsland Water’s
sewer and which is of a similar nature to domestic sewage; or
·
Operates a business of a type which discharges small quantities of trade
waste to South Gippsland Water’s sewer and which is of a similar nature
to domestic sewage,
·
will be considered “Deemed” trade waste customers.
Businesses that South Gippsland Water would consider to fall into this
category include, but are not limited to:
·
Small food businesses
·
Sporting facilities (without catering facilities)
·
Doctors surgery/clinic
·
Opticians
·
Florists
·
Funeral parlour
·
Tattoo/piercing establishments
·
Beauticians
Cleaner Production and
Waste Minimisation
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) provides the following waste
hierarchy which South Gippsland Water fully supports (in order of
preference):
·
Avoidance
·
Reuse
·
Recycling
·
Recovery of energy
·
Treatment
·
Containment
·
Disposal
Here are some tips to consider in your daily business activities which
will help to reduce greasy waste, protect the environment, and save you
money:
·
Wipe dishes with a cloth or paper towel before washing
·
Pour used oil into containers for recycling
·
Use less cooking oil where you can
·
Collect food scraps for composting
·
Use less detergent
·
Sweep floors before washing
·
Ensure that NO OIL goes down
the drain
Please DON’T put these things
into the sewerage system;
·
Household Chemicals like solvents, paints or pesticides
·
Grease or oil from cooking
·
Food scraps including coffee grounds and tea leaves
·
Items such as cotton buds, syringes, razor blades or condoms
·
Any other solid substance.
Things you CAN DO to help;
·
Install sink strainers to catch food waste
·
Soak up cooking oils & fats using kitty litter or paper towel and place
this into your rubbish bin
·
Place a rubbish bin in the bathroom or toilet
·
Use low phosphorous detergents
·
Pin up a reminder for house guests & holiday renters
Trade Waste Charges
Trade waste charges are split into three categories.
These include:
·
A once-off application fee
·
An annual service fee
·
A water usage charge.
If required a quality charge may also be applicable.
South Gippsland Water will only impose fees and charges in connection
with trade waste in accordance with the prices and pricing principles
set out in the price determination made by the Essential Services
Commission for SGW.
Minor Trade
Waste Tariffs
South Gippsland Water’s Trade Waste staff with the portable water quality sampler for on site testing of wastewater.
Graeme Jackson, Project Development Manager, discussing the early stages of the Poowong, Loch and Nyora Sewerage Scheme with a local resident.
Construction underway at the Meeniyan Wastewater and Wetlands site