Land use and development in areas that are not serviced by reticulated sewage can pose a high risk to water quality. South Gippsland Water has a responsibility to protect our customer’s water supply, from catchment to tap.
The following documents will assist planning applications where your property falls within a Special Water Supply Catchment:
EPA Code of Practice Onsite Wastewater Management 891.4 July 2016
Planning Permits in Open Potable Water Supply Catchment Areas Guidelines 2012 (DEPI)
Fact Sheet_Planning Permits In Open Potable Water Supply Catchment Area 2012
MAV-Model Land Capability Assessment Report 2006
Guidance Note for Determining Dwelling Density (Vic Water)
Map of Proclaimed Water Catchment Areas (1.2mb)
Catchment and Water Supply Protection Policy PWR-024
Water Supply Catchment Development and Land Use Guidelines Information NWR-025