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South Gippsland Water

Wastewater

Region
Service Localities

Meeniyan Sewerage Scheme

Poowong, Loch, Nyora Sewerage Scheme

Trade Waste
Reclaimed Water

REGION

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WASTEWATER SERVICES AS AT 30th JUNE 2009

Centre Population Serviced Sewerage Customers Billed
Port Franklin 123 Not serviced
Port Welshpool 200 248
Toora 686 281
Welshpool 149 119
Fish Creek 176 Not Serviced
Korumburra 3202 1674
Foster 1058 707
Inverloch 4332 4080
Cape Paterson 706 1083
Wonthaggi 6831 3701
Loch 186 Not serviced
Nyora 551 Not serviced
Poowong 291 Not Serviced
Koonwarra 146 (estimate) Not serviced
Leongatha 4554 2629 Also includes Steam Condensate Wastewater
Notes:

1. Population Served based on ABS 2006 Census* updated with local government growth factor from "Victorian Population Bulletin 2009, Annual Edition,

2.  Water and Sewerage Assessments = Number of Rated Properties at 30th June 2009.

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.

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NEW PROGRAMS

Meeniyan Sewerage Scheme

Minister for Environment, Water and Climate Change advised in September 2007 that the Victorian Government is contributing funding towards the design and implementation of a sewerage scheme for Meeniyan from the Country Towns Water Supply and Sewerage Program.
Meeniyan is a priority for a reticulated sewerage system due to small block size, varying soil types and the ageing existing infrastructure.
It is expected to take two years to do a detailed design, let tenders and construct the scheme.
The SGW Board has approved a preliminary design and funding for sewering the town.
Liquid wastes will be collected and piped away from each property, then pumped to the east of the town for treatment and reuse. Treatment will be by lagoon and constructed wetlands to benefit the environment and permit public access from the rail trail.
A working group with representatives from South Gippsland Shire Council and South Gippsland Water has been working together with DSE and the Meeniyan community for some time to solve the waste water problems in Meeniyan.

Community Presentation - PDF
Draft Plan Overlay - PDF
Lagoon Plans - pdf

 

Poowong Loch Nyora Sewerage Scheme

Final approvals have been received from the Victorian Government for the new Poowong, Loch and Nyora sewerage scheme. The scheme has been approved under the 'Country Towns Water Supply and Sewerage Program'. Poowong, Loch and Nyora were identified as a priority for a reticulated sewerage system due to small block size, varying soil types and the ageing existing infrastructure. The total cost of scheme is an estimated $16M, although this will be heavily subsidised by the Victorian Government and South Gippsland Water and residents will get a fully piped system with full treatment of effluent for $800 per block. At this stage it is planed that the sewerage will be piped from each town to a central location where a system of natural, low energy, lagoon processes will be used to treat the effluent to a standard where it can be used for agricultural purposes to grow grass and crops hopefully further generating economic benefit for the area.

Community Presentation - PDF

Community update June 2010 - PDF

Reticulation System Draft Designs

Draft designs for the Poowong, Loch & Nyora Sewerage Scheme reticulation pipe-work are now available for viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions - PDF
Draft Design Loch - PDF
Draft Design Poowong - PDF
Draft Design Nyora 1 - PDF
Draft Design Nyora 2 - PDF
Draft Design Nyora 3 - PDF

Residents are invited to contact South Gippsland Water and discuss their property connection on 1300 851 636

February 2010 update - PDF

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RECLAIMED WATER

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.

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TRADE WASTE

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 (SGW).
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?

Liquid waste generated by industry, small business and commercial enterprise is referred to as Trade Waste. The Water Act 1989 prohibits the unauthorised discharge of trade wastes, other than domestic sewerage, 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.

Pre-treatment

In most businesses pre-treatment of the trade waste is a requirement before it is discharged to sewer. Each business will have its own niche of what it is required to pre-treat. Many food take away venues for example will require a grease and oil interceptor. The purpose of a grease and oil interceptor is to trap grease and oil at the source and prevent it entering the sewerage system, where it may cause blockages.

Depending on what type of business you run will depend on the pre treatment required. South Gippsland Water staff can assist businesses to determine general pre treatment requirements and trade waste quality acceptance .To determine specific design of pre-treatment equipment and to meet quality acceptance requirements 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 any works installation.

Pre Treatment Requirements Hospitality Industry - PDF
Pre Treatment Requirements Motor Industry - PDF

Tradewaste categories

As part of South Gippsland Water’s focus on improving customer service, a risk-based formula for determining customer’s charging categories has been developed. The formula accounts for the impact a propertie's activity will have on South Gippsland Water’s wastewater system.

Trade Waste Categories - PDF

Cleaner Production and Waste Minimisation

The Environment Protection Authority provides the following waste hierarchy which South Gippsland Water fully supports (in order of preference):
- Avoidance
- Re-use
- 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 cloth or paper towel before washing
- Poor 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 or hosing
- Ensure that NO OIL goes down the drain.

Tradewaste Charges

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.

Trade Waste Tariffs

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South Gippsland Water’s Trade Waste staff Jessica Haigh and Shane Murray with the new portable water quality sampler for on site testing of wastewater.

 

 

 

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Graeme Jackson, Project Development Manager, discussing the early stages of the Poowong, Loch and Nyora Sewerage Scheme with a local resident.

 

feb 2010

Construction underway at the Meeniyan Wastewater and Wetlands site