What Is the Right Septic System for Your Home?

A reliable septic system is essential for homes and properties that are not connected to a municipal sewerage network. All wastewater generated by your home must be captured, treated and dispersed within your property boundaries. All home wastewater solutions must meet regulatory requirements, be approved by your local council, and installed by a licence plumber. Your property may use mains, bore or tank water and it may run on mains power or operate off grid. You may have a dam, be situated in a flood zone, have heavy clay soils or a high water table. These details affect the design of your onsite wastewater treatment system and the suitability of different options.

TrueWater designs, supplies and installs site-specific sewage and wastewater treatment systems. We also assist homeowners with consultancy, system design, council approvals, supply and installation. Before recommending a solution, our team assesses your site conditions, soil type, waterways, available land, water supply and local council requirements.

Home Sewage Treatment Plants – Advanced Secondary Treatment

A Home Sewage Treatment Plant provides a higher level of treatment than a traditional septic tank. Under the current regulations, most properties require advanced secondary treatment, particularly in rural residential areas. Each property has different constraints and each local coucnil has their own regulatory requirements.

TrueWater installs industry-leading domestic wastewater treatment systems suited to each home environment. As a preferred FujiClean supplier since 2008, we offer compact, durable ACE1200 systems that are easy to install, cost-effective to run and designed to deliver reliable treatment. Regulations require quarterly servicing by a qualified technician, and this will keep you product warranty with FujiClean valid.

HSTPs are self-contained wastewater treatment systems. They treat household wastewater to a secondary or advanced secondary standard. Typically, they consist of several chambers that provide primary separation and settlement, anaerobic or aerobic digestion by bacteria, clarification, and disinfection. Treated wastewater is then dispersed to the land through an approved effluent dispersal system or land application area. The dispersal system must be designed to suit the property and site conditions.

TrueWater will assess your property with a free site visit and desktop research. We then assess your options and recommend a wastewater treatment solutions for the site. This is based on site characteristics and regulatory requirements.

Septic Tanks – Primary Treatment

Traditional septic tank systems provide primary wastewater treatment. They separate solids and support microbial processes within the tank. Wastewater then flows to an approved land application or absorption system. Depending on the site, a septic tank may operate using gravity or incorporate pumps to move wastewater through the system.

Traditional septic tanks often suit larger properties, where there is usually enough land for wastewater treatment and dispersal, provided site conditions are suitable. TrueWater’s preferred option is polymer septic tanks because they are lightweight, durable and efficient to install. Concrete septic tanks can also be supplied and installed where site conditions or project requirements make them the better choice.

Choosing the Right System for Your Property

Choosing the right sewage treatment solution helps protect your property, public health and the environment. The best system depends on your site, wastewater needs and council regulations. TrueWater will guide you through your options and manage the full process. This includes site assessment, system design, approvals, supply and installation. Homeowners receive a compliant wastewater solution designed for their specific property needs.

Home Sewage System FAQs

• What sewage system do I need for my property?
  The right septic system depends on your wastewater needs, soil, land area, waterways and council requirements. A site assessment helps identify the best option. This may be a septic tank, HSTP or another wastewater treatment system.
• What is the difference between a septic tank and a HSTP?
  A septic tank provides primary wastewater treatment. It separates solids and supports microbial processes inside the tank. A Home Sewage Treatment Plant provides a secondary or advanced secodary level of treatment. Additional steps of treatment occur inside the tank and produce effluent treated to a higher level.
• Do I need council approval for a septic system?
  Home sewage treatment systems need approval from the relevant local council before installation. TrueWater can assist with system design, documentation and council approvals.

You may be building a new home, upgrading an existing home, or replacing/upgrading a failed or outdated sewage system. TrueWater can help find the right septic solution for your site.