Sewer mining
Sewer mining is the process of extracting wastewater from the wastewater system itself, treating it locally and then using it for 'fit for purpose' uses.
Sewer mining has not been practiced widely in Perth mostly due to the fact that in most cases groundwater is a cheaper alternative.
As this situation changes, with groundwater sources becoming fully allocated, sewer mining may become a more attractive option. Sewer mining can supply water for irrigation of golf courses and public open spaces, toilet flushing and garden irrigation for commercial properties.
Sewer mining has been successfully implemented in other States where no other suitable alternative water supply exists.
Please click on the link below for more information on sewer mining.
 | Sewer Mining Information Sheet |
If you are interested in sewer mining for land developments, please see H2Options, an information source we have developed to assist land developers consider non-drinking water schemes.
For more information, please email water.recycling@watercorporation.com.au
