Am I required to register my Recycled Water Scheme or am I required to develop a Recycled Water Management Plan (RWMP) under the
Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008
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Is the recycled water sourced
from greywater, stormwater
or coal seam gas water?
Is the recycled water sourced
from sewage or effluent?
No
No
Is the recycled water sourced
from wastewater? (i.e.
wastewater generated from
industrial, commercial,
manufacturing activities or
animal husbandry activities?
No
The scheme may not be
within scope of this Act. If
unsure contact QWSR on
Ph: 31994856
Yes
The scheme is not within
scope of this Act.
Yes
Your recycled water scheme
is not considered a scheme
that is within scope of this Act
Are you obtaining the
sewage or effluent from a
registered service provider?
(See FAQs)
Are you further treating the
recycled water to improve
the water quality? (See FAQs)
No
Yes
Yes
Your scheme is within scope
of this Act and you are
required to register the
scheme .
Your scheme is within scope
of this Act. You are required
to register the scheme and
have an approved RWMP.
Are you supplying recycled
water to:
augment a drinking
water supply?
Irrigate minimally
processed food crops?
Dual reticulation
(flushing toilets, and/or
cold washing machine
No
tap or outdoor use at
residential premises
Or
The scheme is a critical
recycled water scheme
(See FAQs)
Yes
Yes
Is the wastewater generated
from agricultural activities or a
resource activity as defined
under the Environmental
Protection Act 1994, section
107
Yes
The scheme may not be
within scope of this Act. If
unsure contact QWSR on
Ph: 31994856
Yes
The scheme is not
within scope of this Act. If
unsure contact QWSR on
Ph: 31994856
No
Is the recycled water
intended to be reused (as
opposed to merely
discharging into the
environment (See FAQs)
No
The scheme is not within
scope of this Act. If unsure
contact QWSR on
Ph: 31994856
No
Yes
Yes
Are you a registered service
provider? (See FAQs)
No
No
Contact QWSR to determine
if you are required to register
as a service provider on
Ph: 31994856
Yes
Is the recycled water
supplied to a related entity?
(See FAQs)
No
Is the wastewater used solely
by the entity generating the
recycled water?