SA Water accepts deliveries by tanker truck of liquid hauled waste, at many of our metro and regional wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs).

Liquid hauled waste is a class of liquid wastes arising from properties that are not connected to our network of sewers. Categories are

• Septic tank sludge
• Septic tank effluent/portable toilet contents
• Non-domestic wastewater

We only accept liquid hauled waste if;

• The type and quantity of contaminants in the material can be safely and effectively treated at our receiving WWTP.
• The reuse potential of treatment end products and regulatory compliance with our environmental license conditions are not compromised.
• A licensed hauler having a permit from us for this purpose makes the delivery.
• We have agreed (via a permit) to accept batches of non-domestic hauled waste from a business.

More information

• Liquid waste hauler information pack. For businesses transporting liquid hauled waste.

• Non-domestic hauled waste information pack. For businesses producing liquid waste for haulage off-site.

• Fees and charges. Our permit application fees, and charges for accepting the various liquid hauled wastes.

• Batch notification form. For non-domestic liquid hauled wastes.

• Chain of custody form. For handover of non-domestic hauled waste for transport and discharge.

What to do with other liquid wastes

Liquid wastes not meeting our acceptance criteria can be consigned to a licensed liquid waste contractor for off-site treatment or disposal.

We cannot accept ad-hoc discharges of portable toilet contents from mobile homes etc at WWTPs. A number of designated dump points in regional towns and some caravan parks will accept this wastewater.

Contact Us

Hauled Waste Officer
Telephone: (08)7424 1336
Mobile: 0427 270 882
Fax: (08)7003 3366

Email:

tradewastebranch@sawater.com.au