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Septic Systems
On-site Sewage Management Strategy: Use of Mounds in the Construction of Evapotranspiration Beds
Please note that from 28 October 2009 no applications will be accepted by Richmond Valley Council that propose the use of mounds in the construction of disposal areas for evapotranspiration beds. This relates to the diagrams labelled ‘Typical Mounded System’ and ‘Cross Section of Typical Mounded System’.
The reasons for the removal of these diagrams from the strategy are because:-
- Fill often has highly variable properties, such as permeability. Fill can be prone to subsidence and could contain material that might not be suitable for plant growth or for constructing disposal areas.
- Unpredictability of how the wastewater will be disposed of in the fill, possible the creation of preferential flow paths leading to disposal area failure and concerns in regards to the even distribution of the wastewater at the interface of the fill and the existing natural ground level.
- Supply of fill - where did it the fill come from? Is it suitable for the disposal of wastewater?
- Inexperience with design and construction of mound systems.
| NOTE: When installing or altering a septic system please refer to Council's OSMS Strategy prior to completion and lodgement of forms. View the OSMS Strategy. |
The following forms relating to On-site Sewerage Management Systems (OSMS) are available for download.
Application to Install or Alter an OSMS (PDF)
(approximate file size: 84KB)
This form includes information that must accompany an application.
(approximate file size: 14KB)
Application for On-Site Sewage Management System (OSMS) Transfer (PDF)
(approximate file size: 15KB)
Application for OSMS Information Held on File (PDF)
(approximate file size: 72KB)
Application for an OSMS Pre-purchase Inspection (PDF)
(approximate file size: 70KB)
Prior to lodgement of forms please contact Council for any current associated fees on (02) 6660 0300 or refer to Council's current Revenue Policy.