Free on-site sewerage facility system health checks

Recognising the community has pride in the region's natural beauty and the desire to see it better protected, Council has undertaken several initiatives. One focus is on the health and resilience of our catchments and the long-term health of the receiving waters. Council has partnered with Seqwater as part of this initiative, starting with water quality in the North Pine Catchment. 

As part of this partnership, Seqwater and Council are providing grants to eligible property owners to replace or repair their On-site Sewage Facility (OSF) in Rush Creek, Armstrong Creek and Kobble Creek. These grants will help eligible property owners satisfy their responsibilities in maintaining these facilities which will assist in maintaining healthy environments in the region.

This pilot project aims to reduce the risk of waterway contamination by assisting the owners of properties that are not connected to the town sewer network with the correct operation and maintenance of their OSF. The most common type is Septic Systems and Aerated Wastewater Treatment Systems.

Rush Creek, Armstrong Creek and Kobble Creek were selected as the focus areas for this pilot project after considering factors such as:

• OSF maintenance records
• land topography
• flood overlays
• proximity to North Pine River & other major tributaries that flow into the North Pine Dam.

Focusing on these suburbs allows Council to trial mitigation initiatives with the community to inform broader mitigation projects in the future.

The health checks are not a comprehensive service and do not replace the need for property owners to operate and maintain their systems in accordance with manufacturer instructions. Individual health check results and personal information will not be publicly released.

Get more information

Do you want to ensure your OSF is safe for your family, the community and the environment, but not sure how? We can help.

Council is hosting community information stalls at:

At these community information sessions you can learn more about:

• the ‘Home Wastewater Improvements Grants Program’
• your responsibilities
• OSF maintenance and licensing requirements
• Council’s requirements for OSF
• environmental and public health risks associated with failing systems.

You can also book a free system health check on the spot.