Onsite Sewage Systems

The Ministry of Health provides policy support for land use management, which includes both onsite sewage disposal and subdivision activities. The fundamental goal is to minimize, mitigate and/or prevent potential risks to human health. This is achieved through legislative requirements, supporting policies and guidelines.

In this website and the associated documents: 

• “Sewage system” (also known as "sewerage system") refers to the system of pipes, pumps and other equipment used for the collection, storage, and treatment of wastewater (sewage) and discharge of treated effluent.