Western Australian Current Regulations

HEALTH (TREATMENT OF SEWAGE AND DISPOSAL OF EFFLUENT AND LIQUID WASTE) REGULATIONS 1974 - REG 17

17 .         Certain matter not to be discharged into apparatus

                Without limiting regulation 16, a person shall not cause or permit the discharge into any apparatus or receptacle for drainage used for the reception of effluent or liquid wastes —

            (a)         any surface or subsoil drainage, rain water from any pavement or roof, or overflow water from rainwater tanks or flushing systems, or other relatively clean water; or

            (b)         any inflammable or explosive materials that are not readily soluble in water, or any materials which when mixed with sewage or water are liable to form explosive compounds or to interfere with the treatment process; or

            (c)         any insoluble matter or articles, dead animals, or rubbish whatsoever; or

            (d)         any liquids or solids that are bactericidal in effect in such quantity as to affect the proper functioning of the septic tank.

        [Regulation 17 amended: Gazette 29 Jul 1997 p. 4075.]

        [Heading deleted: Gazette 29 Jul 1997 p. 4082.]