Tankered Waste

Tankered Waste is aqueous liquid waste that is received by Hunter Water from tankers that service unsewered areas of the Hunter Region or wastewater which is deemed unfit for discharge directly to Hunter Water’s gravitational sewerage system.

We have some important rules about tankered waste:

  • We will not accept waste from outside our operating area.
  • Tankering businesses must have a formal agreement with us before we will accept discharges of tankered waste at our treatment facilities.
  • Direct tanker discharge to 'HWC sewerage system (Access chambers) is not allowed without prior approval.

Application for Tankering Agreement

View our Tankering Waste Policy for more information on:

  • general guidelines for all wastewater treatment works
  • dockets
  • emergency Operator Callout
  • classes of Aqueous Liquid Waste for Discharge
  • standard Operating Procedures

Helpful Information

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    • Can any tanker discharge at a Hunter Water wastewater treatment works?

      Answer

      No. Every tankered load must be via a company who hold a current Tankering Agreement with Hunter Water.

    • Does each wastewater treatment works accept all tankered discharge types?

      Answer

      No. Refer to page 7 of our Tankering Policy for a list of waste categories accepted at each of wastewater treatment works.

    • Are Hunter Water wastewater treatment works operational 24 hours a day?

      Answer

      Hunter Water treatment facilities accept tankered discharge between hours 7am & 3pm. Discharges outside these hours may be possible through separate application.
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