Sewer Mains and Services

Edward River Council owns over 110 km of sewer mains and reticulation and more than 1,300 other forms of sewer assets (including treatment plant, pump stations, valves and manholes). Council not only maintains the existing sewer infrastructure by cleaning and repairing our pipes, pump stations and manholes, but also by upgrading (relining) or replacing them as necessary.

Wastewater from a household goes into the gravity sewer system and flows to the nearest pumping station. The pumping stations then pump the wastewater to the Sewage Treatment Facility in Calimo Street.

What type of Wastewater Treatment Facility do we have?

The treatment facility is situated in Calimo Road. It is a conventional treatment facility using:

  • grit settling
  • clarification
  • filtration
  • oxidation

Treated sewage water is reused under a commercial arrangement for irrigation purposes in accordance with EPA licensing.

How do I report a break or fault?

Phone us on 03 5898 3000 to report a break or fault.

Be ready to tell us:

  • what the emergency is (e.g. burst main, leaking hydrant)
  • the location of the emergency
  • your name
  • your contact number

In situations where problems are experienced with sewer plumbing within your own private property, such as overflows or broken pipework, it is your responsibility as a property owner or occupier to engage a registered plumber.

How do I get connected to the sewer?

Is there a Council owned sewer main near your property? If so, fill out this form(PDF, 364KB) . You can find the associated fees and charges in our approved Fees and Charges(PDF, 3MB) . Once approved and paid, we’ll send our team out to complete the connection. 

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