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Do I need a Resource Consent for my Septic Tank?

The Team at OwtSmart: Nov 3, 2025 3:14:57 PM

Resource Consent or Permitted Activity? Installing or upgrading a septic tank or on-site wastewater system can seem straightforward but under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), any discharge of contaminants to land or water requires either:...

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Smells Like Trouble: How to Know When Your Septic Tank's Failing

The Team at OwtSmart: Oct 30, 2025 11:19:39 AM

Most of the time, your septic system quietly does its job in the background. But just like a car or heat pump, it needs a bit of care and attention...

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From Roadworthiness to Waterworthiness: The Case for a Septic WOF

The Team at OwtSmart: Oct 30, 2025 11:09:30 AM

Across Aotearoa New Zealand, over 300,000 properties rely on on-site wastewater systems such as septic tanks and aerated treatment units. They serve...

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When the System Hits the Fan: The Real Risks of Septic Tank

The Team at OwtSmart: Oct 30, 2025 10:37:05 AM

Whether in rural communities, lifestyle blocks, marae, or coastal settlements, on-site wastewater systems (commonly known as septic tanks) are an...

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Out of Sight, Owt of Mind: Smarter Septic Care with Owtsmart

The Team at OwtSmart: Sep 10, 2025 4:24:52 PM

If you’re like most homeowners with a septic tank, you probably don’t want to think about it and you shouldn’t have to. But keeping your system in...

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