Our Guide To Connecting To The New Wyee Sewer Line
Wondering when to connect to Wyee’s new sewer line? The new Wyee Sewer Line is expected to be completed by December 2020 and our expert local Wyong Plumbers have put together this guide to help Wyee residents decide the best time to connect.
For expert plumbing and sewer connection advice, contact our friendly team at O'Brien Plumbing today. Available online or call us on (02) 4351 3665.
Advantages of connecting to the Wyee Sewer
Once a home is connected to the Wyee sewer line, you typically don’t have to worry about much beyond paying your annual Environmental Improvement Charge and the Sewer Service Charge. Council is responsible for handling repairs and addressing any problems that may come up with their sewer main.
Since the Wyee sewer system is built to carry more wastewater, it will be less susceptible to clogging than your current septic system. And while you should always be careful about what you flush down your drains, the Wyee sewer line will be able to handle more wastewater than your current septic tank.
Advantages of your current Wyee septic tank system
Although your current septic system requires a bit more maintenance and attention, they have a number of advantages over sewer lines, they don’t pump water over long distances to be processed at a water treatment facility, they use less energy overall and have a smaller environmental impact.
Aside from the recurring cost of pumping the tank every few years, septic systems are quite inexpensive once they are installed. There is no monthly fee to be paid and any disruption to the local sewer lines will have no effect on the household with the septic system
How hard will it be to connect to the new Wyee Sewer System?
Once you have made the decision to convert, actually connecting your home to the Wyee Sewer System is a relatively simple process that should take no more than a few days to complete.
In addition to installing the new sewer system line to tie your home into the Wyee Sewer system, a plumber must drain and decommission and remove your old septic tank.
Do I Have to connect to the Wyee Sewer System?
Wyee residents will not be forced to connect to the system by Hunter Water. However, Lake Macquarie City Council, under relevant legislation may require property owners to connect to the new sewer system after it becomes available, especially if your tank is old and leeching effluent into the soil.
Should you Connect?
If you currently have a septic system that is in need of repair or replacement, it can cost up to several thousand dollars to install a new tank, which can be comparable to the expense of tying into the Wyee Sewer System.
In that scenario, it is probably making sense to make the switch, especially if you’re considering renovating your home, adding a pool or putting your house on the market.
Additionally, there is also evidence of waste from failing household septic tanks polluting the groundwater, waterways, and the environment. The Wyee Sewerage System will eliminate the use of existing onsite septic tanks, which will result in significant improvements to public health and the environment.
How can O`Brien Plumbing Wyong help
As we are licenced plumbers we can assist you, and our services can range from but not limited to:
- Decommissioning of your current onsite sewage management system, either in-ground concrete and plastic tanks or above-ground concrete and plastic tanks our process will ensure that all works will be completed so there is no risk to the environment or health and safety of our customers, staff and the public in general
- We can carry out all works associated with connecting your home to the new sewer system including commissioning and restoration of concrete, landscaping etc.
- We liaise with the Local Council and relevant authorities and draw up a sewer diagram.
Why use O'Brien Plumbing Wyong
At O'Brien Plumbing Wyong we are “ Experts Making it Easy “ and our team is determined to make this as easy for you as possible, we can provide competitive pricing and payments can be made in the usual way or why not try one of our providers who can offer you an interest-free pay by installment plan.
- Lifetime workmanship warranty and manufacturer’s warranty on materials.
- 30 Years’ experience in this type of work
- Interest-free finance if required
For hassle-free plumbing and sewer connection services, contact us online or call us today on (02) 4351 3665.
