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Sewer in the home

Find out about blocked sewers, drainage, greywater, pressure sewer systems, and on-site (septic) sewage management systems.

Think beyond the sink: what you can and can't put down the drain

Fats & Oils clog more than your arteries. Next time you’re rinsing your dishes, or cleaning the barbecue, think about where the greasy, fat-filled water is going.
What to do if you have a blocked sewer?

If you have a sewer blockage in your home, contact your local plumber or if a sewer blockage occurs outside the home, contact Council’s Customer Service.
What you can and can't flush

Everything that goes down the drain makes its way to a sewage treatment plant in the Hastings where it is screened, cleaned and treated to environmental standards and then released back in to the environment.
Drainage and Blockages

How to maintain your house drainage system, what you can't put down the sink or toilet, manholes, blockages, overflows and infiltration, and thinking before you plant.
Greywater

What is greywater and how you can re-use it. Diversion, treatment systems and fact sheets on do's and don'ts.
Pressure Sewer Systems

'Pressure' sewer systems apply to properties at North Shore and parts of Beechwood. An Owners Guide is attached to learn more about the system, and advice on what to do if there's a problem.
On-site sewage management systems

If your house or business is not connected to Council’s sewer system then these pages will help you understand on-site sewage management systems operation, maintenance and guidelines.