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Guidelines for the carting of recycled water ensures that the transport & use of recycled water does not result in a risk to health.
Recycled (or reclaimed) water is an integral component of sustainable water use and is strongly supported by the South Australian Government and can be used for a variety of purposes to reduce the demand on freshwater supplies.
While the use of recycled water is strongly supported, it is crucial that it is undertaken in a manner that maintains protection of public and environmental health.
Recycled water is any water generated from the following and treated to a standard that is appropriate for its intended use:
The identified benefits of recycled water use include:
The source of the water that your carter supplies may affect what you can use it for. In South Australia, the two approved suppliers of recycled water are permitted to be used in residential areas.
Water from Mawson Lakes and the Glenelg Recycled Wastewater Treatment Plant is the highest quality recycled wastewater in South Australia and is appropriate for residential non-drinking uses such as:
Recycled water cartage is subject to approval under the Public and Environmental Health (Waste Control) Regulations to ensure that the transport and use of recycled water does not result in a risk to health.
See the Guidelines for the carting of recycled water for detailed information, including requirements and approvals.
Those wishing to cart recycled water should contact SA Health's Scientific Services area.
Once the application has been approved by SA Health, applicants should contact SA Water regarding collection of the recycled water.
The South Australian Recycled Water Guidelines (PDF 1.3MB) provide advice on how to obtain licences and approvals for recycled water schemes in South Australia.
The Guidelines use phases one and two of the Australian Guidelines for Water Recycling, as the scientific reference for the supply, use and regulation of recycled water. The Guidelines also contain recycled water process information which was previously available in the Reclaimed Water Guidelines.
Whilst the Guidelines provide a summary of government policy, regulatory requirements and sources of information including agency contact details, they do not contain mandatory provisions and are not a prescribed code.
These Guidelines are due for a review in 2016.
For further information on recycled water, including approvals, contact SA Health's Scientific Services.