Eurobodalla Integrated Water Cycle Management Strategy

Social Issues
Eurobodalla Integrated Water Cycle Management Strategy
Current on-site wastewater management practices pose a public health risk
especially during rainy periods,
There are often odour complaints from residents,
The village has received funding for sewerage under the Small Towns Program
administered by DLWC, and the Department of Aboriginal Affairs and Council,
The village residents do not receive any water saving ‘tips’ or information on how to
better manage on-site wastewater management systems.
9.10.3 How Do We Fix the Problems?
Water Cycle Management Opportunities
There are both short and medium term measures to improve the water cycle management
at Bodalla. The short term measures should be implemented as a matter of priority to
achieve best practice standard immaterial of the medium term opportunities.
Short Term Measures
The short term measures include:
Regular monitoring of the on-site wastewater management systems for
performance and integrity,
Systematic monitoring of local waterways and urban stormwater quality and
quantity,
Regular mail-outs of ways to maintain the on-site water and wastewater systems
including information on water conservation.
The above short term measures are complimentary to the proposed medium term
measures and would help Council and the community to manage their water cycle more
sustainably.
Medium to Long Term Water Cycle Management Opportunities
Medium term opportunities are measures related to improving the long term sustainability of
the water cycle. In addition, these opportunities will also reduce public health and
environmental impacts and enhance the service standards for the water services. Table
9-27 presents these opportunities along with their capital and present value at an annual
discount rate of 7%.
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