The Office of the Technical Regulator (OTR) consulted on the development of a Standard for Dual Reticulation Infrastructure (the Standard) for the water industry in South Australia.

The purpose of the Standard was to prescribe the minimum requirements and responsibilities of all parties involved in dual reticulation infrastructure to ensure the safety and reliability of the water services provided to South Australian consumers.

The Standard provides clarity on mandatory requirements related to the installation and connection of dual reticulation systems to dwellings and will enable the OTR to standardise industry practice to prevent cross-connections.

Background

An increasing number of incidents and issues associated with dual reticulation supply had been observed in the State. The OTR identified inconsistencies in industry practice between various parties (i.e. developer, builder, plumber), increasing the risk of incidents occurring.

In addition, dual reticulation developments were expected to dramatically increase within the State, supporting the need for a solution to prevent further potential incidents.

The goal of the Standard for Dual Reticulation Infrastructure was to provide a clear practice for industry to follow, removing the risk of misidentification of services and simplifying the responsibilities of each party. This would eliminate cross connection incidents in dual reticulation supply.

Consultation closed

For further information

Please visit the Water and sewerage section on the OTR's Infrastructure webpage.