Onsite wastewater and stormwater in the Southern Beaches
We have engaged a consultant to prepare a Plan detailing how onsite wastewater and stormwater will be managed in the Southern Beaches. The aim of the plan is to protect public health and the environment, and assist with long term planning for the Southern Beaches community.
The Plan will provide advice on the suitability of on-site wastewater and stormwater and include recommendations on design standards, mitigation measures and management.
Advice will be included on the suitability of on-site wastewater in the Southern Beaches and evaluate if de-centralised wastewater schemes are required or feasible. It will also be used to inform the future Southern Beaches Structure Plan and will assist in identifying areas suitability for development.
Please visit our website if you want more information on this work - www.sorell.tas.gov.au/southern-beaches-onsite-wastewater-stormwater-plan/
1.
What area of the Southern Beaches do you live in?
Carlton/Carlton River
Connelly’s Marsh
Dodges Ferry
Lewisham
Primrose Sands
Other
2.
Is your property
Owner occupied full time
Owner occupied part time
Rented
Used for business
Other use
3.
Do you agree or disagree the Southern Beaches is being impacted by septic tank systems and other types of on-site wastewater management systems failing and polluting surface and groundwater?
Strongly Agree
Somewhat Agree
Neither Disagree or Agree
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don’t know or no opinion
If you strongly agree or somewhat agree, why?
If you strongly agree or somewhat agree, why?
4.
Do you agree or disagree that onsite stormwater (spilling from water tanks, driveways and buildings) is generally not managed effectively?
Strongly Agree
Somewhat Agree
Neither Disagree or Agree
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don’t know or no opinion
5.
How old is your on-site wastewater management system is?
Less than 2 years old
2-5 years old
5-10 years old
10-20 years old
More than 20 years old
Don’t know
6.
Do you know how to manage your on-site wastewater management system correctly?
Yes
No
Unsure
7.
Does the overflow from your water tank/s discharge:
To a roadside drain or pipe?
To an onsite absorption trench?
Onto the ground?
Don’t know
8.
Thinking about your water tanks, do you (select all that apply):
Clean your water tanks regularly?
Clean your gutters regularly?
Have a first flush diverter?
Treat your drinking water (via water filter, chlorination or boil)?
None of the above?
9.
Do you have any other comments you wish to make about wastewater or stormwater in the Southern Beaches?
Thank you for completing this survey. Your feedback will help our consultants develop the Plan and also tell us how we can better help people understand and manage their wastewater and stormwater.
