Not sure if your property is sewered? Check your rates notice for a sewerage charge, or ask Toowoomba Regional Council. If you are not connected to sewer, you will have an on-site system such as a septic tank or AWTS.
Checklist
- What type of system is it? A septic tank with trenches, an AWTS, or a CED tank? See system types.
- Approval records. Ask the seller for plumbing approval paperwork, or ask Toowoomba Regional Council what records exist.
- Service history. For an AWTS, ask for recent service reports. Regular servicing is generally required.
- Last pump-out. Ask when the tank was last pumped, and get a receipt if there is one.
- Look at the disposal area. Soggy ground, smells or very lush patches can point to problems. See septic problems.
- Get it inspected. A licensed provider can inspect the system before settlement so you know about repair costs up front. See the cost guide.
Related
Sources: Toowoomba Regional Council – On-site sewerage facilities · QBCC – Home Owners Guide to Plumbing Matters. General guidance only; check with council or a licensed provider for your property.