Explore this wastewater treatment project showcasing our solutions
Adding a granny flat is exciting! But you need to think about your septic system too!
For this homeowner in Jimboomba, our team were called out to assess the property's wastewater needs before they build a new granny flat.
After inspecting the site, we decided that a new household sewage treatment plant (HSTP) is needed to provide the right treatment capacity
This septic system had been designed to accommodate the household's wastewater load. Adding a granny flat into the mix adds more people, which increases the wastewater volume and places extra demand on the treatment system.
Before building a granny flat, it's important to consider:
Existing system capacity: Whether the current septic tank or treatment plant can accommodate the additional wastewater loading.
Occupancy requirements: How many people are expected to use the original home and proposed secondary dwelling.
Available land: Whether there is sufficient suitable space for the wastewater treatment system and land application area.
Soil and site conditions: How the property's soil characteristics, slope and layout influence wastewater disposal options.
Council requirements: Whether an upgraded or additional wastewater solution is needed to support the proposed development.
Assessing these factors early helps determine whether the existing system can be retained or a new solution is required.
Our team assessed the site, including the soil conditions and types and was ready to go. We carefully installed the new household sewage treatment plant (HSTP) and tested it to ensure it was working properly for years to come.