Land Capability Assessments at a Discounted Rate
As per the Code of Practice for Onsite Wastewater Mgt (EPA Victoria), when applying for a Planning Permit and/or a Septic Tank Permit to Install/Alter an onsite wastewater management system for a new building in an unsewered area, the property owner must propose a treatment system(s) and recycling/disposal system for all of the premise’s wastewater which will prevent the treated effluent from flowing or seeping onto adjoining properties. The wastewater system may treat all wastewater streams in one treatment plant or have two separate systems for toilet water and greywater, or three systems for toilet, kitchen and greywater.
The treatment and recycling/dispersal system must be designed and managed to prevent any effluent flowing onto neighbouring properties, to prevent the transport of nutrients, pathogens and other contaminants to surface and groundwaters and to avoid any negative impacts on the beneficial uses of surface and groundwater. It is not possible or desirable to prevent all water from seeping into the watertable, but the wastewater contaminants must either be retained and utilised in the soil (preferably the topsoil) or reduced to a level that is less than the background level in the groundwater. Water seeping into the ground and the watertable provides the benefits of increased soil moisture available for plants and increased water flowing into the base of streams through groundwater recharge.
Land Capability Assessments (LCAs) are detailed written reports that assess various aspects of development sites, including the way it is proposed to be developed in the absence of reticulated sewer. The primary focus of an LCA is to determine the viability of onsite wastewater management by considering the risks presented to public health, environment, and local amenity. An LCA provides vital information on site-specific limitations for onsite wastewater management, as well as suitable management strategies to reduce impacts of the system on its surrounds.
The objectives of an LCA are listed in the Code of Practice – Onsite Wastewater Management 2016 to include:
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Assess the capability of the site to sustainably utilize and manage wastewater within the allotment boundaries.
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Assess the capability of catchments to sustainably utilize and manage wastewater within sub-catchments or specific regions (where applicable).
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Determine high risk and sensitive areas within allotments and within catchments.
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Gather the relevant geographical and social information to adequately inform the process of designing the best practicable and most sustainable type of onsite wastewater treatment and effluent recycling/disposal system that should protect the health of the householders and the community, and protect the local environment from pollution.
Our company has been legally authorized by the State Government to attend and liaise with the Council and to receive necessary approvals from the Council on behalf of our client. We have well competent professional staff to attend to any issues related to the LCA approval process and are pleased to offer you a discounted rate (15-20%) until we overcome the present situation prevailing in the country.