Installing a waste control system
Approval from Council must be gained prior to installing a new waste control system or altering an existing system. No work in relation to the construction, installation or alteration of a waste control system can occur until the approval of the relevant authority has been granted.
Mount Barker District Council provides a full approval and inspection service of all installations and alterations. This requires all plumbing contactors to advise Council of any work that they are undertaking in our area. Plumbing work can only be carried out by licensed operators and this includes owner/builders.
An application will need to be lodged for the approval of any construction, installation or alteration of a waste control system. Along with the applicable fees, there are additional documentation required when lodging an application.
Please send completed application forms to wastelodgement@mountbarker.sa.gov.au.
Onsite Wastewater System Application
Fees as at 2026/2027:
- $441.00 - Installation of a new wastewater system (CWMS)
- $593.00 - Installation of a new wastewater system (CWMS) - 2 Storey
- $593.00 - Installation of a new wastewater system (on-site system)
- $745.00 - Installation of a new wastewater system (on-site system) - 2 Storey
- $289.00 - Waste Control System Alteration (CWMS)
- $441.00 - Waste Control System Alteration - not CWMS
- $30.25 - Additional fee for each 2EP in excess of 10EP (Equivalent Persons)
- $152.00 - Additional inspections
- $137.00 - Variation fee
The application will then be lodged and assessed by the relevant Department of Council. Should we have any queries, we will be in contact with you.
When plumbing works have begun, and the plumber requires Council to inspect the work, please use the Notification of Plumbing Works notification form to let us know when to be there.
For more information please contact the Environmental Health Team on 8391 7200.