Sustainable Water Management Plan - Nillumbik Shire Council

Nutrient management
Wastewater management
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Council action Priority Responsibility Partners
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Council action Priority Responsibility Partners
2.4 Conduct training for relevant staff on the effective 2008 EW and IM
and safe application of herbicides, pesticides and
fertilisers.
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2.5 Request that the EPA provide training and support 2008 PH
on the functioning requirements and conditions for
the different types of septic systems. Relevant staff
to undertake training where possible.
2.6 Install signage in Council facilities on septic systems 2009 PH
to discourage practices that affects the functioning
of the system.
Council-led community action Priority Responsibility Partners
2l Continue to develop educational material and ongoing EP and IM
programs to reflect the environmental benefits of
sustainable gardening practices.
2m Produce/source informative material on best 2010 EP
management practices for fertiliser and water use
in the horticultural, agricultural, nursery and landscape
industries and circulate to relevant businesses in the
municipality.
2n Review properties currently receiving the Sustainable 2007 EP
Agricultural Rebate (SAR) and continue to encourage
new properties to the program.
2o Develop educational materials and incentives that ongoing IM
promote the collection of organic litter for composting
or recycling.
2p Promote the effective use of mulch in garden beds ongoing EP and IM
through educative materials and incentives.
2q Continue to develop educational material, such as ongoing ML and IM
signage and responsible dog ownership brochures
to assist compliance with Local Law Number 5
Clause 24.
Council-led community action Priority Responsibility Partners
2u DWMP Promote and manage the responsible reuse of 2008 PH and EP
greywater and review and update educational
material that ensures use as per EPA regulations.
2v DWMP Implement an education program/campaign for 2008 PH
households serviced by a septic system on how
to effectively manage and maintain a healthy septic
system.
2w DWMP Undertake an education program to encourage 2008 PH and EP
householders on septic to reduce water consumption,
especially targeting households in areas where
sullage is discharged over ground or into open drains.
2x Promote a septic system demonstration site at 2010 PH and EFCEC
Edendale Farm Community Environment Centre.
Other
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Council led community action Priority Responsibility Partners
2aa Continue to implement water quality and conservation ongoing EP
education programs for schools conducted at
Edendale Farm Community Environment Centre.
2bb Continue to provide education opportunities through ongoing EP
Council’s Environmental Events Program on water
quality issues.
2cc ES Continue to sponsor, support and promote the ongoing EP and EW
WaterWatch program for environmental groups,
schools and members of community.
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