Secondary Wastewater Treatment Certified

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

If you would like more information about our Worm Farm Waste Systems including our residential sewage treatment options, commercial worm septic tanks or rural septic systems, call our friendly staff today.

 An Australian made onsite secondary wastewater treatment System that uses a ‘strain through’ method in a single chamber to process all wastewater and organic food waste with worm activity. 

The original A and A Worm Farm Waste System is now accredited for secondary AS 1546.3:2017.

Accreditation was achieved without altering our design and was compliant within the first week of testing. The results prove our system has always delivered a high-quality level of effluent.   

Our system truly cares for the environment in so many ways and is the future of wastewater management.

Unlike AWTS systems, Worm Farm Waste Systems can tolerate normal household use of bleach,shampoo, diswashing detergent, laundry soaps and cleaning fluids. The system is also unaffected by medicines.

Organic food waste, soft weeds, dog poo.

Please refer to our PDF download.

The system is installed below ground. Above ground will be a compost bin for disposal of organic waste and a vent pipe which is a 150mm diameter pvc pipe 4 metres high with an air ventilator. This vent pipe may be painted and/or attached to the building if preferred. 

Yes, we have permits to install in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, ACT, South Australia and Northern Territory.

Yes, some Councils require Soil Reports, but this applies to any wastewater treatment system. Before having a soil test conducted it may be beneficial to speak to us first.

Worm Farm Waste Systems can prepare and apply to Council on your behalf. Any queries from Council will be answered by us.

No, even when you lift the compost bin lid, you will be looking directly into the system where the organic waste is located, there is only an earthy smell.

Virtually maintenance free. The system is designed to be self cleaning. Unlike other systems on the market using worms, our technology ensures the worm castings do not remain in the system, they are automatically disposed of into the sub soil disposal area. No scum or sludge is produced.   2 – 5 year services.

 Servicing is required every 2 – 5 years.  It is the owner’s responsibility to contact the office 03 5979 1887 to arrange service.

There are no service contracts.

The Worm Farm Waste System was thoroughly tested in 2025.  The results showed that it costs $17.90 per person per year.   The pumps operate on demand only when the system is used.

We proudly employ our installation staff who will arrive on your site in a company truck fully equipped to conduct the installation. As a company policy, we do not sell these systems in kit form nor do we use local sub contractors to conduct the installations. Only trained, accredited personnel directly employed by this company undertake the installation.

Going away for 2 – 3 years? No problem. The system works and pumps on demand, unlike AWTSs that require constant pumping or electric blower aeration.

The system has a huge capacity which can accommodate a large functions and family gatherings.

We have many installed in alpine areas. Ski lodges use them for sewage, wastewater plus the organic waste generated in the restaurants etc. Even though these sites mainly operate for only a few months of the year, the dormant worm eggs hatch once the system is used again.

We have many installed in the tropical areas of Australia. Hot or cold climates do not affect the system.

Didn’t find the answer?

Please give us a call on 03 5979 1887 and we’ll be happy to help you. If you would like an estimate then head over to our quote page.