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Water and sewer services

A list of information and forms for plumbers, developers or anyone wanting to do work around our water or sewers.

This includes applying for 307 Certificates, water pressure certificates, Equivalent Tenement costs, plumbing permits, liquid trade waste forms, or a license for drinking water cartage.

Apply for a water pressure certificate

Apply for a Water Pressure Certificate and get an estimate of water pressure for your property.

Calculate the cost of an Equivalent Tenement

Equivalent Tenement is a way of measuring the impact of a development or land type on our water and sewerage systems.

Also find Section 64 Developer Contributions Rates for water and sewerage.

Approval to discharge liquid trade waste

Any business wishing to discharge liquid trade waste into a Council sewer must apply for Council approval using the application form.

Blocked sewers

Plumbers, owners or tenants can follow these steps if you think you have a blocked sewer.

Guidance for plumbers and developers

Apply for a plumbing permit, Section 307 certificate or water pressure certificate, plus get information about codes, standards and licences.

Apply for a Drinking Water Cartage License

Water carters can register to supply bulk drinking water in the Byron Shire.

Backflow protection

Backflow can occur when water pressure to a property is not maintained or if a pump is connected to a property’s water plumbing system.

Plumbing and drainage work

Information about how to apply for approval to do plumbing and drainage works using the NSW Planning portal. This is also known as Section 68 Plumbing and Drainage application.

Section 307 Certificate of Compliance

Apply online for a Section 307 Certificate of Compliance. A Section 307 certificate ensures your development or subdivision has adequate water and wastewater services.