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Technical standards
South East Water has adopted technical standards to provide information and requirements on the design, construction and product selection for all water and sewer infrastructure in its licensed area.
At South East Water, we are committed to constructing and maintaining assets which deliver for our customers and the environment.
To this end, South East Water has adopted technical standards to provide information and requirements on the design, construction and product selection for all water and sewer infrastructure in its licensed area.
The following sections list the relevant documents and provide information on how to access them.
Generator electrical standard drawings
- Generator Electrical Standards Drawings, opens in a new window (PDF)
- 250-400A.GCP.E.003 - Generator Connection Point Standard Drawing (DWG)
- SEW.STD.GCP.E.004 - 400A and Up Generator Connection Standard Drawing (DWG)
- SEW.STD.G.001 - Generator ATS - Load Limiters and I-O Diagram (DWG)
SPS General Electrical Standard Drawings
- Sewage Pump Station General Electrical Standards Drawings, opens in a new window (PDF)
- FLAP.STD.E.001 Keyhole Weather Flap (DWG)
- LLT.STD.E.001 Laser Level Install Standard (DWG)
- sew-std-030 Electrical Wet Well Float Motor Cable Support Assembly (DWG)
- sew-std-031 Electrical Telemetry Mast Arrangement (DWG)
- sew-std-032 Electrical Switchboard Conduit Arrangement (DWG)
- sew-std-037 Electrical Circuit Reference & Designations (DWG)
- Sew-std.e.044-Miscellaneous Switchboard Details (DWG)
- sew-std-040-1 Laptop Tray details 1 of 2 (DWG)
- sew-std-040-1 Laptop Tray details 2 of 2 (DWG)
- sew-std-041 - Large Pump Cable Wet Well Support Bracket (DWG)
SPS Soft Starter Electrical Standard Drawings
- Sewage Pump Station Soft Starter Electrical Standard Drawings, opens in a new window (PDF)
- SPSS.E.001 - Soft Starter Operation Single Line Diagram 1 of 2 (DWG)
- SPSS.E.002 - Soft Starter Operation Single Line Diagram 2 of 2 (DWG)
- SPSS.E.004 - +ZA Power Distribution Schematic Diagram 1 of 2 (DWG)
- SPSS.E.005 - +ZA Power Distribution Schematic Diagram 2 of 2 (DWG)
- SPSS.E.008 - +XA.02 Pump No.1 Motor Starter Schematic Diagram (DWG)
- SPSS.E.009 - +XA.03 Pump No.2 Motor Starter Schematic Diagram (DWG)
- SPSS.E.012 - +XA.01 DC Power Distribution Schematic Diagram (DWG)
- SPSS.E.013 - Spray Solenoids Schematic Diagram (DWG)
- SPSS.E.014 - +XA.05 Mixer and +XA.06 Vent Fan Schematic Diagram (DWG)
- SPSS.E.015 - High Level Pump Operation Schematic Diagram (DWG)
- SPSS.E.016 - RTU, Modem, Cabinet Camera and HMI Schematic Diagram (DWG)
- SPSS.E.017 - +XA.01 Rack 1 Slot 14 and Slot 16 Schematic Diagram (DWG)
- SPSS.E.018 - +XA.01 Rack 1 Slot 15 Schematic Diagram (DWG)
- SPSS.E.019 - +XA.01 Rack 2 Slot 29 Schematic Diagram (DWG)
- SPSS.E.023 - Terminal Strips Layout 1 of 2 (DWG)
- SPSS.E.024 - Terminal Strips Layout 2 of 2 (DWG)
- SPSS.E.030 - Main Switchboard Construction Notes (DWG)
- SPSS.E.031 - Main Switchboard Label Schedule (DWG)
- SPSS.E.032 - Main Switchboard General Arrangement Sht.1 of 11 (DWG)
- SPSS.E.033 - Main Switchboard General Arrangement Sht.2 of 11 (DWG)
- SPSS.E.034 - Main Switchboard General Arrangement Sht.3 of 11 (DWG)
- SPSS.E.035 - Main Switchboard General Arrangement Sht.4 of 11 (DWG)
- SPSS.E.036 - Main Switchboard General Arrangement Sht.5 of 11 (DWG)
- SPSS.E.037 - Main Switchboard General Arrangement Sht.6 of 11 (DWG)
- SPSS.E.038 - Main Switchboard General Arrangement Sht.7 of 11 (DWG)
- SPSS.E.039 - Main Switchboard General Arrangement Sht.8 of 11 (DWG)
- SPSS.E.040 - Main Switchboard General Arrangement Sht.9 of 11 (DWG)
- SPSS.E.041 - Main Switchboard General Arrangement Sht.10 of 11 (DWG)
- SPSS.E.042 - Main Switchboard General Arrangement Sht.11 of 11 (DWG)
SPS VSD Electrical Standard Drawings
- Sewage Pump Station VSD Electrical Standard Drawings, opens in a new window (PDF)
- SPVSD.E.001 - Variable Speed Drive Operation Single Line Diagram 1 of 2 (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.002 - Variable Speed Drive Operation Single Line Diagram 2 of 2 (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.003 - Generator Auto Transfer Switch Schematic Diagram (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.004 - +ZA Power Distribution Schematic Diagram 1 of 2 (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.005 - +ZA Power Distribution Schematic Diagram 2 of 2 (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.008 - +XA.02 Pump No.1 Motor Starter Schematic Diagram (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.009 - +XA.03 Pump No.2 Motor Starter Schematic Diagram (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.012 - +XA.01 DC Power Distribution Schematic Diagram (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.013 - Spray Solenoids Schematic Diagram (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.014 - +XA.05 Mixer and +XA.06 Vent Fan Schematic Diagram (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.015 - High Level Pump Operation Schematic Diagram (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.016 - RTU, Modem, Cabinet Camera and HMI Schematic Diagram (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.017 - +XA.01 Rack 1 Slot 14 and Slot 16 Schematic Diagram (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.018 - +XA.01 Rack 1 Slot 15 Schematic Diagram (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.019 - +XA.01 Rack 2 Slot 29 Schematic Diagram (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.020 - +XA.01 Rack 2 Slot 30 and Slot 31 Schematic Diagram (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.023 - Terminal Strips Layout 1 of 2 (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.024 - Terminal Strips Layout 2 of 2 (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.030 - Main Switchboard Construction Notes (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.031 - Main Switchboard Label Schedule (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.032 - Main Switchboard General Arrangement Sht.1 of 11 (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.033 - Main Switchboard General Arrangement Sht.2 of 11 (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.034 - Main Switchboard General Arrangement Sht.3 of 11 (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.035 - Main Switchboard General Arrangement Sht.4 of 11 (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.036 - Main Switchboard General Arrangement Sht.5 of 11 (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.037 - Main Switchboard General Arrangement Sht.6 of 11 (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.038 - Main Switchboard General Arrangement Sht.7 of 11 (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.039 - Main Switchboard General Arrangement Sht.8 of 11 (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.040 - Main Switchboard General Arrangement Sht.9 of 11 (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.041 - Main Switchboard General Arrangement Sht.10 of 11 (DWG)
- SPVSD.E.042 - Main Switchboard General Arrangement Sht.11 of 11 (DWG)
Treatment Plant Electrical Standard Drawings
- Treatment Plant Electrical Standards Drawings, opens in a new window (PDF)
- E_SRP_STD_001 DOL Starter Schematic Diagram Typical Lockout Stop (DWG)
- E_SRP_STD_002 DOL Starter Schematic Diagram Typical Emerg Stop (DWG)
- E_SRP_STD_003 Soft Starter Schematic Diagram Typical (DWG)
- E_SRP_STD_004 VSD Starter Schematic Diagram Typical (DWG)
- E_SRP_STD_005 Valve Actuator Schematic Diagram Typical (DWG)
- E_SRP_STD_006_Suspended Instrument Support Arm and Swivel - Layout Diagram (DWG)
- E-WRP-STD-001 PLC Digital Inputs Schematic Diagram Typical (DWG)
- E-WRP-STD-002 PLC Digital Outputs Schematic Diagram Typical (DWG)
- E-WRP-STD-003 PLC Analog Inputs Schematic Diagram 1 of 4 Typical (DWG)
- E-WRP-STD-004 PLC Analog Inputs Schematic Diagram 2 of 4 Typical (DWG)
- E-WRP-STD-005 PLC Analog Inputs Schematic Diagram 3 of 4 Typical (DWG)
- E-WRP-STD-006 PLC Analog Inputs Schematic Diagram 4 of 4 Typical (DWG)
- E-WRP-STD-007 PLC Analog Inputs Schematic Diagram Typical (DWG)
Water monitoring site electrical standard drawings
- Water Monitoring Site Electrical Standards Drawings, opens in a new window (PDF)
- E-FM-STD-001 Flowmeter Cubicle General Arrangement (DWG)
- E-PRV-STD-005 Wet Panel Instrumentation - General Arrangement - Pressure Reducing Stations (DWG)
- E-PRV-STD-006 Wet Panel Instrumentation - Wiring Schematic - Pressure Reducing Stations (DWG)
- E-PRV-STD-007 Wet Panel Instrumentation (In Building) - General Arrangement (DWG)
- E-WG-STD-005 Pressure and Flow Monitoring Station - General Arrangement (DWG)
- E-WM-STD-011 - Water Monitoring Cabinet - Construction Details (DWG)
- E-WPS-STD-001 Water Pump Station Cabinet Wet Panel Layout ( Narrow ) (DWG)
- E-WP-STD-005 Water Pump Station Cabinet Wet Panel Layout (Full Size Wall Mount) (DWG)
- E-WP-STD-006 - Wet Panel Instrumentation - Wiring Schematic - Pump Stations (DWG)
- E-WT-STD-005 - Tank Level Instrumentation - General Arrangement (DWG)
- E-WT-STD-006 - Wet Panel Instrumentation - Wiring Schematic - Water Tanks (DWG)
- E-WT-STD-007 Tank Level Instrumentation (Incl Inlet Press) - General Arrangement (DWG)
- SEW-011 Spider Logger Box (DWG)
Water pressure reducing station electrical standard drawings
- Water Pressure Reducing Station Electrical Standard Drawings, opens in a new window (PDF)
- WB.STD.E.000 Colour Code Cable Loom Terminal Connection (DWG)
- WB.STD.E.001 Single Line & RTU Connection Diagram (DWG)
- WB.STD.E.002 240Vac Power Distribution (DWG)
- WB.STD.E.003 24Vdc Power Distribution (DWG)
- WB.STD.004 RTU Digital Input & Output Modules (DWG)
- WB.STD.005 RTU Analog Input Modules (DWG)
- WB.STD.007 Construction Notes & Label Schedule (DWG)
- WB.STD.008 Main Switchboard General Arrangement 1 of 5 (DWG)
- WB.STD.009 Main Switchboard General Arrangement 2 of 5 (DWG)
- WB.STD.010 Main Switchboard General Arrangement 3 of 5 (DWG)
- WB.STD.E.011 Main Switchboard General Arrangement 4 of 5 (DWG)
- WB.STD.E.012 Main Switchboard General Arrangement 5 of 5 (DWG)
Water pressure & flow electrical standard drawings
- Water Pressure and Flow Electrical Standard Drawings, opens in a new window (PDF)
- WG.STD.E.000 Colour Code Cable Loom Terminal Connection (DWG)
- WG.STD.001 Single Line & RTU Connection (DWG)
- WG.STD.002 240VAC & 24VDC Power Distribution (DWG)
- WG.STD.003 RTU Digital Input Output Module Schematic (DWG)
- WG.STD.004 RTU Analog Input Module (DWG)
- WG.STD.006 Control Cubicle General Arrangement sht 1 of 2 (DWG)
- WG.STD.007 Control Cubicle General Arrangement sht 2 of 2 (DWG)
Water pumping station electrical standard drawings
- Water Pumping Station Electrical Standard Drawings, opens in a new window (PDF)
- WP.E.001 Four Booster Pump Station Single Line Diagram (DWG)
- WP.E.002 Four Booster Pump Station Single Line Diagram (DWG)
- WP.E.004 Auto Transfer Switch schematic (DWG)
- WP.E.007 +ZA Distribution Power Supply (DWG)
- WP.E.008 +ZA Distribution Power Supply (DWG)
- WP.E.009 +ZA Distribution Power Supply (DWG)
- WP.E.011 +PM01 Pump No.1 Motor Starter (DWG)
- WP.E.012 +PM02 Pump No.2 Motor Starter (DWG)
- WP.E.013 +PM03 Pump No.3 Motor Starter (DWG)
- WP.E.014 +PM04 Pump No.4 Motor Starter (DWG)
- WP.E.015 24VDC and 12VDC Power Distribution (DWG)
- WP.E.017 Ventilation Fan and Flushing Solenoid (DWG)
- WP.E.019 RTU and Modem Schematic (DWG)
- WP.E.020 Rack 1 Slot 14 and Slot 16 (DWG)
- WP.E.021 Rack 1 Slot 15 (DWG)
- WP.E.022 Rack 2 Slot 29 and Slot 30 (DWG)
- WP.E.023 Rack 2 Slot 31 (DWG)
- WP.E.030 Four Booster Pump Cubicle Contruction notes (DWG)
- WP.E.031 Four Booster Pump Cubicle Label Schedule (DWG)
- WP.E.032 Four Booster Pump Cubicle General Arrangement 1 of 9 (DWG)
- WP.E.033 Four Booster Pump Cubicle General Arrangement 2 of 9 (DWG)
- WP.E.034 Four Booster Pump Cubicle General Arrangement 3 of 9 (DWG)
- WP.E.035 Four Booster Pump Cubicle General Arrangement 4 of 9 (DWG)
- WP.E.036 Four Booster Pump Cubicle General Arrangement 5 of 9 (DWG)
- WP.E.037 Four Booster Pump Cubicle General Arrangement 6 of 9 (DWG)
- WP.E.038 Four Booster Pump Cubicle General Arrangement 7 of 9 (DWG)
- WP.E.039 Four Booster Pump Cubicle General Arrangement 8 of 9 (DWG)
- WP.E.040 Four Booster Pump Cubicle General Arrangement 9 of 9 (DWG)
The most recent edition of the following standards are relevant to facility assets.
South East Water standards
South East Water has produced and implemented the following standards:
- SEW SPS Civil and Mechanical standard drawings, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2755_Testing, Commissioning and Handover Standard, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2757_Specification for Covers for Underground Structures, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2758_Noise Specification (under development)
- AM2759_Facility Resilience and Security Technical Standard (PDF) *To obtain a copy of this specification for reference purposes, please contact our Products and Standards Manager here.
- AM2761_Vehicle Access Standard, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2775_WaterShed Equipment Data Collection Details (DOCX)
- AM2776.3 Air Treatment Unit Specification and Commissioning, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2776.4_SEW Sewerage Chemical Dosing Unit Standard, opens in a new window (PDF) *NEW 18/05/2023
- AM2779_Treatment Plant PLC & SCADA Standard Specification (under development)
- AM2780_Sewage Pump Station PLC, RTU and SCADA Specification, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2883_Sewage Air Valve Standard, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2884_Pit Standard, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2961_WSA04-2022 Sewage Pump Station Code SEW Supplement, opens in a new window (PDF) *NEW 01/06/2023
- AM2973_SEW Sewer Scour Standard, opens in a new window (PDF) *NEW 12/09/2023
- STD.0000.P.00X SEW P&ID Standard Set, opens in a new window (PDF) *NEW 26/08/2024
- STD.0000.P.001 P&ID Symbols and Legend SEW Standard sheet 1 (ZIP) *NEW 26/08/2024
- STD.0000.P.002 P&ID Codes and Instrument Legend SEW Standard sheet 2 (ZIP) *NEW 26/08/2024
- STD.0000.P.003 P&ID WRP Area Numbers SEW Standard sheet 3 (ZIP) *NEW 26/08/2024
- STD.0000.P.004 P&ID Water and Sewer Zone Areas SEW Standard sheet 4 (ZIP) *NEW 26/08/2024
- STD.0000.P.005 P&ID Valve Type Codes SEW Standard sheet 5 (ZIP) *NEW 26/08/2024
South East Water Electrical Standards
- AM2714_Electrical Standards, opens in a new window (PDF) *NEW 08/05/2023
- AM2717_Standby Diesel Generator Specification, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2832_Instrumentation and Control Standards, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2847_Communications Standards, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2848_Approved EIC Equipment List, opens in a new window (PDF) *NEW 08/05/2023
- AM2851 EICC Inspection Testing Completion and Decommissioning, opens in a new window (PDF)
CAD and PDF versions of the standard electrical drawings may be viewed in the Electrical Drawings section of this page.
Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) standards
- WSA04_WSAA Sewage Pump Station code (purchase required)
- WSA101_WSAA Water Industry Standard- Submersible pumps for sewage pump stations, opens in a new window (PDF)
- WSA130_WSAA Water Industry Standard- ISO End Suction Centrifugal Pumps, opens in a new window (PDF)
- WSA131_WSAA Water Industry Standard- ISO End Suction Centrifugal Motor Pumps, opens in a new window (PDF)
The most recent editions of the following standards may be relevant to a number of asset types such as gravity sewerage, water supply, trade waste or facilities.
South East Water approved products:
All South East Water approved products can now be found in one handy location through the MRWA web portal, opens in a new window.
Suppliers may apply to South East Water for approval of their products through the completion of the following application form. In most cases, product approval will only be considered if the product has been appraised and recommended by the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA).
South East Water standards:
- AM2488 Drafting Specification, opens in a new window (PDF) *NEW 12/07/2024
- SEW_A1_TEMPLATE (incl. Plot Configs) (ZIP of DWT)
- A3 Half size SEW_standard_COLOUR (Plot Configs) (ZIP of CTB)
- AM2739_SEW Corrosion Mitigation, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2755_Testing, Commissioning and Handover Standard, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2760_SEW Stainless Steel Specification, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2776.03_Air-Treatment-Unit-Specification, opens in a new window (PDF)
- STD.0000.P.00X SEW P&ID Standard Set, opens in a new window (PDF) *NEW 26/08/2024
- STD.0000.P.001 P&ID Symbols and Legend SEW Standard sheet 1 (ZIP) *NEW 26/08/2024
- STD.0000.P.002 P&ID Codes and Instrument Legend SEW Standard sheet 2 (ZIP) *NEW 26/08/2024
- STD.0000.P.003 P&ID WRP Area Numbers SEW Standard sheet 3 (ZIP) *NEW 26/08/2024
- STD.0000.P.004 P&ID Water and Sewer Zone Areas SEW Standard sheet 4 (ZIP) *NEW 26/08/2024
- STD.0000.P.005 P&ID Valve Type Codes SEW Standard sheet 5 (ZIP) *NEW 26/08/2024
Melbourne Retail Water Agencies (MRWA) standards:
- MRWA bulletins, opens in a new window
- MRWA backfill specification, opens in a new window (PDF)
- MRWA survey manual, opens in a new window (PDF)
- MRWA buildover guidelines, opens in a new window (PDF)
- WAT-1410-M - CP Electrolysis Test Connections Steel Mains, part construction, opens in a new window (PDF)
- WAT-1411-M - CP Electrolysis Test Connections Steel Mains, full construction, opens in a new window (PDF)
Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) standards:
- WSA 201_Manual for the Selection and Application of Protective Coatings, opens in a new window (purchase required)
- WSAA Product Specifications, opens in a new window (purchase required)
- WSA114_WSAA Water Industry Standard- Concrete Special Class, opens in a new window (PDF)
- WSA132_WSAA Water Industry Standard- Access covers for Water Supply & Sewerage, opens in a new window
- WSA133_WSAA Water Industry Standard- Lightweight Macro-Composite Access Covers and Frames, opens in a new window (PDF)
- WSA-TN1 PE squeeze-off, opens in a new window (PDF)
- WSA-TN2 Guidelines for the use of non-metallic pipes with ductile iron elastomeric joint fittings and spread sheet calculation, opens in a new window
- WSA-TN3 Ring bending stiffness, allowable deflection and embedment design of ductile iron and steel pipe, opens in a new window (PDF)
- WSA TN-08 Product Conformity Assessment Requirements, opens in a new window (PDF)
The most recent editions of the following standards are relevant to gravity sewerage assets.
South East Water standards:
- SEW Sewer Servicing Guide, opens in a new window (PDF)
- SEW Protection of Sewerage Assets (relevant to Other Authority Works), opens in a new window (PDF)
- SEW TA-03_Isolation and Extension of Sewers, opens in a new window (PDF)
- MHTA-03_Type 5 Sewer Drop, opens in a new window (PDF)
- MHTA-06_Gas check Maintenance Hole, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2884_Pit Standard, opens in a new window (PDF)
Melbourne Retail Water Agencies (MRWA) standards:
- MRWA gravity sewerage standards, opens in a new window
- MRWA trade waste standards, opens in a new window
Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) standards:
- WSA02_WSAA Sewerage code, opens in a new window, MRWA edition (purchase required)
- WSA05_WSAA Conduit Inspection Reporting code, opens in a new window (purchase required)
- WSA133_WSAA Water Industry Standard- Lightweight Macro-Composite Access Covers and Frames, opens in a new window (PDF)
- WSA137_WSAA Water Industry Standard- Maintenance Shafts and Maintenance Chambers for Sewerage, opens in a new window
The following MRWA standards have been adopted by South East Water. They may be accessed via the MRWA web site, opens in a new window.
- MRWA water supply standards, opens in a new window
- MRWA water supply calculators, opens in a new window (XLSX)
- MRWA gravity sewerage standards, opens in a new window
- MRWA supplement to WSA07 Pressure Sewer Code, opens in a new window (PDF)
- MRWA pressure sewer standards, opens in a new window
- MRWA trade waste standards, opens in a new window
- MRWA bulletins, opens in a new window
- MRWA backfill specification, opens in a new window (PDF)
- MRWA water quality compliance specification, opens in a new window (PDF)
- MRWA survey manual, opens in a new window (PDF)
- MRWA buildover guidelines, opens in a new window (PDF)
- MRWA water metering and servicing guidelines, opens in a new window (PDF)
- MRWA water metering and servicing standard drawings, opens in a new window (PDF)
- WAT-1410-M - CP Electrolysis Test Connections Steel Mains, part construction, opens in a new window (PDF)
- WAT-1411-M - CP Electrolysis Test Connections Steel Mains, full construction, opens in a new window (PDF)
MRWA water metering and servicing standards (individual)
These standards are found in the water supply standards section.
1. 20-25mm general water service (wet tapping) – low hazard – residential/commercial/industrial (PDF)
1a. 20mm drinking water (dry tapping) low hazard residential (PDF)
1b. 20mm recycled water residential (dry tapping) (PDF)
2. 20-25mm general water service – medium hazard – residential/ commercial/industrial (PDF)
3. 20-25mm general water service – high hazard – residential/ commercial/industrial (PDF)
4. 32-50mm General water service – low hazard – residential/ commercial/industrial (PDF)
5. 32-50mm general water service – medium/high hazard –residential/commercial/industrial (PDF)
6. 80mm+ general water service – low hazard – residential/ commercial/industrial (PDF)
7. 80mm+ general water service – medium/high hazard –residential/commercial/industrial (PDF)
8. 25-50mm fire hose reel/sprinkler and general service (PDF)
9. 80mm+ fire hydrant/hose reels with single check detector assembly testable (PDF)
10. 80mm+ fire hydrant/hose reels with double check detector assembly testable (PDF)
11. 80mm+ fire and general service combined residential/commercial/industrial (PDF)
12. Fire sprinkler and hydrant service 80mm+ meter configuration (PDF)
12a. Fire sprinkler and hydrant service single check detector assembly (testable) (no booster pumps) (PDF)
12b. Fire sprinkler and hydrant service 80mm+ meter configuration (PDF)
13. Booster connection around meter fire sprinkler supply (PDF)
14. Booster connection around meter fire hydrant supply (PDF)
15. Interconnected fire and general services single water main supply from both directions (PDF)
15a. Interconnection supply to feed hydrant suction outlet (relating to drawings 15 & 16) (PDF)
16. Interconnected fire sprinkler/hydrant and general services different water mains connection (PDF)
17. Private fire service tapping configurations (PDF)
18. Drinking/recycling water tapping configurations (PDF)
19. Requirements for Class 'A' recycled water for use with washing machines (PDF)
20. Minimum clearances for meter assemblies in confined spaces (PDF)
The most recent edition of the following standards are relevant to pressure sewer standards.
South East Water standards:
- Protection of South East Water Sewerage Assets (relevant to other authority works, opens in a new window (PDF)
- SEW Sewer Servicing Guide, opens in a new window (PDF)
- On Property Asset Layout, opens in a new window (PDF)
- On Property Tapping and Boundary Kit Installation, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2883_Sewage Air Valve Standard, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2884_Pit Standard, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM3008_Pressure Sewer Pump Station greater than 5kL (PDF) *NEW 13/05/20024
Melbourne Retail Water Agencies (MRWA) standards:
- MRWA supplement to WSA07 Pressure Sewer Code, opens in a new window (PDF)
- MRWA pressure sewer standards, opens in a new window (PDF)
Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) standards:
South East Water safety documents
- AM2035 Accessing Sewer Infrastructure Procedure, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2426 Asset Entry Procedure, opens in a new window (PDF)
- BS1882 Equipment Isolation - Lock Out, Tagging Procedure, opens in a new window (PDF)
- BS1955 Confined Space Entry Procedure, opens in a new window (PDF)
- BS2537 Confined Space Entry Permit and Rescue Plan (DOCX)
- BS2722 Restricted Space Procedure, opens in a new window (PDF)
- BS2723 Confined or Restricted Space Classification Assessment Form (DOCX)
- BS2823 Trenching and Excavation Procedure, opens in a new window (PDF)
- BS2978 Isolation List (DOCX)
- BS2979 Group Isolation Register (XLSX - Zip)
South East Water approved products
All South East Water approved products can now be found in one handy location through the MRWA web portal at www.mrwa.com.au/Pages/Products, opens in a new window
Suppliers may apply to South East Water for approval of their products through the completion of the following application form. In most cases, product approval will only be considered if the product has been appraised and recommended by the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA).
South East Water standards
South East Water has produced and implemented the following standards:
- SEW SPS Civil and Mechanical Standard Drawings, opens in a new window (PDF)
- SEW_Sewer Servicing Guide, opens in a new window (PDF)
- Protection of South East Water Sewerage Assets, opens in a new window (PDF)
- Protection of South East Water Supply Assets, opens in a new window (PDF)
- SEW TA-03_Isolation and Extension of Sewers, opens in a new window (PDF)
- MHTA-03_Type 5 Sewer Drop, opens in a new window (PDF)
- MHTA-06-Gas Check Maintenance Hole, opens in a new window (PDF)
- SEW_A1_TEMPLATE (incl. Plot Configs) (ZIP of DWT)
- A3 Half size SEW_standard_COLOUR (Plot Configs) (ZIP of CTB)
- AM2488 Drafting Specification, opens in a new window (PDF) *NEW 12/07/2024
- AM2739_Corrosion Mitigation Specification, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2755 Testing Commissioning and Handover Standard, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2757_Specification for Covers for Underground Structures, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2759_Facility Rescilience and Security Technical Standard (PDF) *To obtain a copy of this specification for reference purposes, please contact our Products and Standards Manager here.
- AM2760_Stainless Steel Specification, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2761_Vehicle Access Standard, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2775_WaterShed Equipment Data Collection Details (DOCX)
- AM2776.3 Air Treatment Unit Specification and Commissioning, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2776.4_SEW Sewerage Chemical Dosing Unit Standard, opens in a new window (PDF) *NEW 18/05/2023
- AM2780_Sewage Pump Station PLC, RTU and SCADA Specification, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2883_Sewage Air Valve Standard, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2884_Pit Standard, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2961_WSA04-2022 Sewage Pump Station Code SEW Supplement, opens in a new window (PDF) *NEW 01/06/2023
- AM2973_SEW Sewer Scour Standard, opens in a new window (PDF) *NEW 12/09/2023
- AM3008_Pressure Sewer Pump Station greater than 5kL (PDF) *NEW 13/05/2024
- Dual Water Interconnection Typical Arrangement 1, opens in a new window (PDF)
- Dual Water Interconnection Typical Arrangement 1A, opens in a new window (PDF)
- Dual Water Interconnection Typical Arrangement 2, opens in a new window (PDF)
- Dual Water Interconnection residential commercial industrial typical arrangement - F.B 1, opens in a new window (PDF)
- On Property Asset Layout, opens in a new window (PDF)
- On Property Tapping and Boundary Kit Installation, opens in a new window (PDF)
South East Water P&ID standards
- STD.0000.P.00X SEW P&ID Standard Set, opens in a new window (PDF) *NEW 26/08/2024
- STD.0000.P.001 P&ID Symbols and Legend SEW Standard sheet 1 (ZIP) *NEW 26/08/2024
- STD.0000.P.002 P&ID Codes and Instrument Legend SEW Standard sheet 2 (ZIP) *NEW 26/08/2024
- STD.0000.P.003 P&ID WRP Area Numbers SEW Standard sheet 3 (ZIP) *NEW 26/08/2024
- STD.0000.P.004 P&ID Water and Sewer Zone Areas SEW Standard sheet 4 (ZIP) *NEW 26/08/2024
- STD.0000.P.005 P&ID Valve Type Codes SEW Standard sheet 5 (ZIP) *NEW 26/08/2024
South East Water electrical standards
- AM2714_Electrical Standards, opens in a new window (PDF) *NEW 08/05/2023
- AM2717_Standby Diesel Generator Specification, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2832_Instrumentation and Control Standards, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2847_Communications Standards, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2848_Approved EIC Equipment List, opens in a new window (PDF) *NEW 08/05/2023
- AM2851 EICC Inspection Testing Completion and Decommissioning, opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2870_Suggested Electrical, Instrumentation Controls & Communications Contractors, opens in a new window (PDF)
The most recently published editions of the following WSAA codes have been adopted by South East Water. They may be purchased from the WSAA shop at www.wsaa.asn.au/shop, opens in a new window.
- WSA02_WSAA Sewerage code, opens in a new window, MRWA edition
- WSA03_WSAA Water Supply Code, opens in a new window, MRWA edition
- WSA04_WSAA Sewage Pump Station code, opens in a new window
- WSA05_WSAA Conduit Inspection Reporting code, opens in a new window
- WSA07_WSAA Pressure Sewer code, opens in a new window
Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) standards
The following WSAA standards have been adopted by South East Water. They may be accessed via the links below or from the WSAA shop at www.wsaa.asn.au/shop, opens in a new window.
- WSAA Product Specifications, opens in a new window (PDF)
- WSA 201_Manual for the Selection and Application of Protective Coatings (purchase required), opens in a new window
- WSA101_WSAA Water Industry Standard- Submersible pumps for sewage pump stations, opens in a new window (PDF)
- WSA109_WSAA Water Industry Standard- Flange Gaskets and O-Rings, opens in a new window (PDF)
- WSA114_WSAA Water Industry Standard- Concrete Special Class, opens in a new window (PDF)
- WSA129_WSAA Water Industry Standard- Plastics Collection Tanks for Pressure & Vacuum Sewers, opens in a new window (PDF)
- WSA130_WSAA Water Industry Standard- ISO End Suction Centrifugal Pumps, opens in a new window (PDF)
- WSA-TN1 PE squeeze-off, opens in a new window (PDF)
- WSA-TN2 Guidelines for the use of non-metallic pipes with ductile iron elastomeric joint fittings and spread sheet calculation, opens in a new window (ZIP)
- WSA-TN3 Ring bending stiffness, allowable deflection and embedment design of ductile iron and steel pipe, opens in a new window (PDF)
- WSA TN-08 Product Conformity Assessment Requirements, opens in a new window (PDF)
Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) guidelines and manuals
The following WSAA guidelines and manuals are available to provide additional technical information. They may be purchased and in some cases accessed for free from the WSAA shop at www.wsaa.asn.au/shop, opens in a new window.
Product and Material Information and Guidance, Rainwater tanks, Fabrication and Selection of Stainless Steels, Materials for Rainwater collection, Corrosion of copper pipe, investigating taste and odour complaints, Hydrogen Sulphide control, Failure Modes in Pressurised Pipeline Systems, SCADA, Sewage Quality Management, ISO55001 implementation and Asset Configuration Management.
The most recent edition of the following standards are relevant to water supply assets.
South East Water standards:
- South East Water Protection of Water Supply Assets (relevant to Other Authority Works), opens in a new window (PDF)
- AM2884_Pit Standard, opens in a new window (PDF)
- Dual Water Interconnection Typical Arrangement – Drawing 1, opens in a new window (PDF)
- Dual Water Interconnection Typical Arrangement – Drawing 1A, opens in a new window (PDF)
- Dual Water Interconnection Typical Arrangement – Drawing 2, opens in a new window (PDF)
- Dual water building interconnection residential/commercial/ industrial typical arrangement - Fisherman's Bend, opens in a new window (PDF)
Melbourne Retail Water Agencies (MRWA) standards:
- MRWA water supply standards, opens in a new window
- MRWA water supply calculators, opens in a new window (ZIP)
- MRWA water quality compliance specification, opens in a new window (PDF)
- MRWA water metering and servicing guidelines, opens in a new window (PDF)
- MRWA water metering and servicing standard drawings, opens in a new window (PDF)
MRWA water metering and servicing standards (individual files)
1. 20-25mm general water service (wet tapping) – low hazard – residential/commercial/industrial (PDF)
1a. 20mm drinking water (dry tapping) low hazard residential (PDF)
1b. 20mm recycled water residential (dry tapping) (PDF)
2. 20-25mm general water service – medium hazard – residential/ commercial/industrial (PDF)
3. 20-25mm general water service – high hazard – residential/ commercial/industrial (PDF)
4. 32-50mm General water service – low hazard – residential/ commercial/industrial (PDF)
5. 32-50mm general water service – medium/high hazard –residential/commercial/industrial (PDF)
6. 80mm+ general water service – low hazard – residential/ commercial/industrial (PDF)
7. 80mm+ general water service – medium/high hazard –residential/commercial/industrial (PDF)
8. 25-50mm fire hose reel/sprinkler and general service (PDF)
9. 80mm+ fire hydrant/hose reels with single check detector assembly testable (PDF)
10. 80mm+ fire hydrant/hose reels with double check detector assembly testable (PDF)
11. 80mm+ fire and general service combined residential/commercial/industrial (PDF)
12. Fire sprinkler and hydrant service 80mm+ meter configuration (PDF)
12a. Fire sprinkler and hydrant service single check detector assembly (testable) (no booster pumps) (PDF)
12b. Fire sprinkler and hydrant service 80mm+ meter configuration (PDF)
13. Booster connection around meter fire sprinkler supply (PDF)
14. Booster connection around meter fire hydrant supply (PDF)
15. Interconnected fire and general services single water main supply from both directions (PDF)
15a. Interconnection supply to feed hydrant suction outlet (relating to drawings 15 & 16) (PDF)
16. Interconnected fire sprinkler/hydrant and general services different water mains connection (PDF)
17. Private fire service tapping configurations (PDF)
18. Drinking/recycling water tapping configurations (PDF)
19. Requirements for Class 'A' recycled water for use with washing machines (PDF)
20. Minimum clearances for meter assemblies in confined spaces (PDF)
Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) standards:
- WSA03_WSAA Water Supply Code, opens in a new window, MRWA edition (purchase required)
- WSA-TN2 Guidelines for the use of non-metallic pipes with ductile iron elastomeric joint fittings and spreadsheet calculation, opens in a new window
- WSA-TN3 Ring bending stiffness, allowable deflection and embedment design of ductile iron and steel pipe, opens in a new window (PDF)
To recommend changes to any documents in the above categories or obtain a copy of a superseded specification, email the Porducts & Standards Manager at standardsissues@sew.com.au.