Kevin and Jess are newly appointed wastewater officers on the Peninsula and would love nothing more than to talk to you about wastewater.
Wastewater and the way we dispose of it can harm us and the people around us. A wastewater system that isn’t working properly can also make our waterways unsafe – this includes all of the lovely places we swim like our beaches, creeks and dams.
If your septic tank is not well maintained, you may unintentionally contribute to wastewater ending up, not only in yours and your neighbour’s yard, but also the places we bathe and play.
Our newly appointed wastewater officers can check your system to make sure it’s working properly. They can also help with advice on keeping your wastewater system safe, keeping track of maintenance and extending the life of your system.
South East Water and Mornington Peninsula Shire have funded two wastewater officers, for five years and 12 months respectively, to help residents and businesses meet their maintenance requirements in line with recent changes to the Environment Protection Act 2017.
