Approved alternative treatment systems

The following table details the approved alternative treatment systems that are approved by the Department of Health WA.
Where nutrient retention is required, the local government should be consulted to determine if the systems’ nutrient removal capacity will meet their requirements.

Manufacture / Supplier Brand Name Model System Capacity Comments Expiry Date

Filtrex Innovative Wastewater Solutions (external site)

59 McCombe Road
Bunbury WA 6231
Ph: (08) 9726 0118
Email: info@filtrex.com.au

www.filtrex.com.au

Filtrex Alternative Treatment Systems ATS-6
Up to 1369L/day
The system has completed testing to AS1546.3:2017. Not Approved.

Wormsmart Bio-Logical Waste Systems PL

60 Country Club Drive
SAFETY BEACH VIC 3936

WA Supplier:
Anthony Smith
Ph: 0407247844 or
08 9758 8640 
Email: info@ecowastewater.com.au
Wormsmart AWSP1800PF  1800L/day Septic tanks are approved only for below ground installation only as a primary treatment system with underground disposal.

 


System not certified to remove nutrients.
Global certification No: 339

25/08/2026

Systems assessed and not approved or approval withdrawn

Manufacturer Model Reason not approved / Further information
 Filtrex Innovative Wastewater Solutions  ATS-2
ATS-4
ATS-5
GENX-ATS
 Certification is not provided as of 29 October 2021

More information

Environmental Health Directorate
Department of Health
Telephone: 92222000
Email: ehinfo@health.wa.gov.au

Last reviewed: 21-02-2023
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Environmental Health Directorate