What we do
With a strong focus on customers, we deliver efficient and affordable services, including wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, bore water supply, and recycled water treatment and distribution. These efforts continue to support the people and businesses of Mount Barker and its surrounds, while working towards the community’s shared vision for environmental sustainability.
Septic tanks and desludging
The Septic Tank Desludge Program is the periodical cleaning or desludging of all septic tanks connected to GMB Water's Community Wastewater Management System (CWMS). This is essential to prevent plumbing maintenance costs associated with blocked drains, both on your property and to Council's infrastructure.
Trade waste
Trade waste is any used water and substances from commercial, industrial, business trade or manufacturing activities that are discharged to our sewerage system for removal and treatment. We accept trade waste into our sewerage system wherever possible, but to discharge trade waste, you must have authorisation and comply with the authorisation conditions.
Where we service
GMB Water provides wastewater and recycled water services to over 15,000 household and business customers through four schemes across the townships of Mount Barker, Littlehampton, Nairne, Brukunga, Echunga, Meadows and Macclesfield.
Recycled Water
Water recycled is a process where treated wastewater is further treated to be 'fit for purpose.' It can then be used for a range of purposes such as irrigating sporting grounds, gardens, non-food crops and open spaces, industrial processing, toilet flushing, wetland maintenance, dust suppression. Recycled water has many benefits including reducing discharges of treated wastewater to the local environment, increasing the annual reuse of treated wastewater from our treatment plants, and supporting communities to grow by providing a secure alternative water supply. GMB Water is committed to recycling 100% of wastewater by 2035.
GMB Water is committed to supporting the thriving Greater Mount Barker region by providing essential water recovery services that sustain a strong and vibrant community. As South Australia's largest local government-run wastewater and recycling scheme, GMB Water owns and operates services designed to provide greater water security for the area.
With a strong focus on customers, we deliver efficient and affordable services, including wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, bore water supply, and recycled water treatment and distribution. These efforts continue to support the people and businesses of Mount Barker and its surrounds, while working towards the community’s shared vision for environmental sustainability.
Previously these services have been delivered by the Mount Barker District Council, specifically the Wastewater Team, and in 2025 these same people will be delivering services for GMB Water, a wholly owned and dedicated subsidiary of Council.
This change ensures the same trusted service continues, with a renewed focus on meeting the needs of the community into the future.