Western Australian Current Regulations

HEALTH (TREATMENT OF SEWAGE AND DISPOSAL OF EFFLUENT AND LIQUID WASTE) REGULATIONS 1974 - REG 8

8 .         Educt and back vents

        (1)         All educt vents in connection with septic tanks, aerobic treatment units, and receptacles for drainage, whether on combined systems, blackwater systems or liquid waste systems shall be fitted, by the owner, with an approved mosquito‑proof cowl and be so maintained by the owner.

        (2)         Where a back vent is required it shall also be fitted, by the owner, with an approved mosquito‑proof cowl and be so maintained by the owner.

        [Regulation 8 amended: Gazette 15 Dec 1989 p. 4548; 4 Sep 1992 p. 4473; 29 Jul 1997 p. 4071; 7 Jan 2005 p. 66.]