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Slope Stability AG-220616-RPT-G-01_[Rev A]
Diversion and Vegetation Requirements
• The area is to have a shallow diversion drain or mound uphill of the area to divert surface
water around the area.
• The irrigation area is to be mulched to a depth of 150mm and densely planted out with
nitrogen and water tolerant plants.
• The area is to be surrounded by a 150mm earth mound
• All Storm water from the residence and uphill slopes is to be diverted away from the area.
Setbacks
The below minimum setbacks must be complied with when installing the system. Greater
setbacks may be stipulated on the plan due to site and soil conditions.
(Advanced Secondary)
Surface & Covered Surface Irrigation
10M from a watercourse, dam, table drain, bore etc.
10M from a dwelling or habitable building or recreation area.
2M from a boundary/driveway if it slopes away or is level with that boundary/driveway.
4M from boundary/driveway if it slopes towards that boundary/driveway
6M from an inground water tank
6M from pool edge.
Maintenance, usage, and installation notes
The installer, builder and homeowner should families themselves with the below.
• Scrape all dishes to remove fats, grease, etc. before washing
• Don't use a garbage grinder
• Use biodegradable soaps
• Use a low-phosphorus detergent, don't use powerful bleaches
• Don't put sanitary napkins and other hygiene products into the system
• Spray or irrigation areas should have access restricted
• Divert surface water away from land application area
• No vehicles or stock should be allowed on trenches, beds or irrigation area.
• Deep rooting trees or shrubs should not be grown over absorption trenches or pipes
• Vegetable gardens and/or fruit trees should not be planted within or near area, where there
is a possibility of airborne spray coming into contact with the plant.
• Structures should not be constructed near areas that encourage people to congregate.
• Play areas and equipment should be well away from areas where there is no possibility of
spray coming into contact with humans.
• Treatment plants and septic tanks are to be desludged every 3-5 years.
• If any part of this design is unclear, please call before buying products or installing.
• This report must be approved by the local authority and appropriate permits issued before
any works can be undertaken.
• Installer is to contact local council prior to burying the system for a site inspection and
certification.
• Follow the manufacturer's instructions, relevant codes, standards and guidelines for
installation, servicing, maintaining and cleaning the system and irrigation
area/trenches/beds.
• The Treatment Plant is to be placed on an approved service schedule
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