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The reuse
of reclaimed water (treated effluent) is encouraged, however the extent of
treatment, the method of distribution of the reclaimed water and the reuse
purpose must be assessed to prevent public health risks and
adverse environmental impacts. Reuse is only allowed for non-potable (not for human consumption)
purposes. The SA Reclaimed Water Guidelines provide a guide for general requirements
for reuse applications.
Approval
Approval must be obtained before a reclaimed water reuse scheme is
installed.
Applications for approval must be submitted to the
Department's Wastewater Management Section (authorised officers of the
Department of Health with the delegated authority from the
Minister of Health).
An application fee applies. Contact the
Wastewater Management Section for the current fee.
For Class A reclaimed water reuse applications as defined in the SA Reclaimed Water
Guidelines, more stringent effluent quality monitoring may be imposed and
additional automation and controls may be required. For most Class A
applications an on-line turbidity meter will be necessary.
We recommend that you discuss the proposed
installation with Department Officers in the early stages of
planning the system.
An information sheet on Reclaimed Water Reuse provides a guide to the information required for an
application to the DH.
Other Government Agencies
Applicants must make sure that approval or licensing requirements of
other government agencies have also been met. These approval and licensing
requirements are separate from the Department's approval process.
Application form
The
application form specifies the information necessary for the approval of the collection and treatment system and for reclaimed
water reuse.
Application for wastewater systems and reclaimed
water reuse schemes for towns, subdivisions and communities
Approved wastewater products list |
Standard Onsite
Wastewater Systems | Alternative Onsite
Systems | Wastewater systems
for towns and other large developments |
Pre-manufactured
products for sale and use in installations in SA |
Wastewater Management |
Seminar 2006 |
Seminar 2003
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