Review of the Environment and Health Protection Guidelines: Onsite Wastewater Management (EHP Guidelines or Silver Book)

The Environment and Health Protection Guidelines: Onsite Wastewater Management (EHP Guidelines) is undergoing a review and update, to bring it in line with modern expectations in relation to technological advancements, the latest scientific literature and emerging trends in land use.

The Office of Local Government (OLG) is now seeking feedback on a draft update. Consultation closes on 21 July 2023.

A copy of the draft update for review can be accessed here.

Interested stakeholders are requested to provide written feedback using this consultation template.

Feedback received will be carefully considered and will help inform any required changes prior to release of a final version later this year.

Click on the links below for more information about on-site sewage management.

• Council Circular 07-27 – Approval Of Water Recycling Projects And Private Water Supplies
• The Easy Septic Guide – PDF
• On-site Management for Single Households – PDF (Under review)
• On-site sewage management – information for the community