Victorian Numbered Regulations Victorian Numbered Regulations(1) A person in management or control of land on which an on-site wastewater management system is located must take all reasonable steps to ensure the system is operated so as not to pose a risk of harm to human health or the environment.
Penalty: 10 penalty units for a natural person;
50 penalty units for a body corporate.
Example
Ensuring the system is not overloaded to an extent that causes a blockage, runoff, spillage or leak.
(2) A person (other than a renter within the
meaning of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 ) in management or control of
land on which an
on-site wastewater management system is located must take all
reasonable steps to ensure the system is maintained in good working order.
Penalty: 10 penalty units for a natural person;
50 penalty units for a body corporate.
Examples
Regular desludging to remove the contents of the system; ensuring the integrity of pipes, tanks and storage systems; repairing and, when required, replacing all the components and fittings of the system; maintaining the biological and chemical processes integral to the proper functioning of the system; maintaining the integrity of the land used in connection with the system to ensure access to the system is not impeded; complying with the system manufacturer's specifications and recommendations (if provided); complying with any relevant council requirements; monitoring the system for signs of failure.
(3) A person in management or control of land on which a septic tank system is located must ensure the contents of the septic tank system do not overflow.
Penalty: 10 penalty units for a natural person;
50 penalty units for a body corporate.
Note
An infringement notice may be served for an offence against this regulation—see regulation 169 and Schedule 10.