Effluent Management Report

True Water environmental consultants provide a free initial assessment prior to drafting an EMR.

You can rely on the expertise of TrueWater environmental consultants when undertaking a project, such as:

• building a new house
• expanding an existing one to support a renovation
• replacing a failed wastewater system
• adding a granny flat
• subdividing your property

Before commencing a report, our consultants conduct a thorough site visit, taking measurements, photos and soil samples for analysis. We encourage you to take this time to discuss the proposed location of your system in relation to your home, treatment method, future project plans and any other relevant topics.

The information gathered during the site visit, your building plans, and environmental research form the basis of your report. Our consultants look at all options and provide you with the most effective and efficient site-specific wastewater solution for your project. This includes a detailed plan, modelling and selecting an accredited system, in keeping with your local council regulations.

The building blocks of an Effluent Management Report.

A quality Effluent Management Report or EMR provides your council with all the information required to assess your application with confidence. Importantly, it demonstrates that your property and its constraints have been assessed properly and that an appropriate wastewater treatment system has been recommended. The TrueWater team has refined its reporting methods over years of experience, building relationships and reputation with local councils.

An EMR is broken down into several sections that assess your project for the potential wastewater load. It is important to evaluate all relevant property characteristics, such as size, topography waterways and soil. Information regarding home size, number of bedrooms potable water source and regulatory requirements is also detailed. This assessment is then used to calculate and specify a suitable wastewater treatment system for your home or project.

Lastly, we create a plan mapping the system’s location and layout relative to buildings, boundaries and environmental features. Once you have reviewed the plan and draft report, we finalise the EMR and bundle it ready for submission to your council.

Wastewater Reports (WWR), Onsite Sewage Management (OSSM) Reports, or Land Capability Assessments (LCA) are similar or slight variations on EMRs which our consultancy team can provide. We also offer existing System Assessments, Viability Assessments, Subdivision Wastewater Reports, and report updates or modifications.