Standard technical specifications
Our standard technical specifications (STS) define our default technical requirements for a variety of materials and classes of work associated with the construction and maintenance of our water and sewer systems.
Hunter Water continues to follow the actions in its Dam Safety Emergency Plan, as the water level recedes at Chichester Dam.
For more informationWater supply has been restored to our customers, however some may experience low pressure. If issues persist, please call our team on 1300 657 000. As a precaution, it is advised people avoid swimming in beaches (including ocean baths) and waterways for at least two days after heavy rain.
For more informationHunter Water and its suppliers use a variety of documents when undertaking work. Here these are outlined for you to make it easy to do business with us.
Our standard technical specifications (STS) define our default technical requirements for a variety of materials and classes of work associated with the construction and maintenance of our water and sewer systems.
Our standard drawings depict our default construction practice requirements for our water and sewer systems.
Our water and sewer design manuals defines parameters and practices to be adopted in designing for our water and sewer systems.
Our design and construction submissions require the use of templates, standard forms and checklists. Find a full list of the resources you will need for a submission to us.
Our codes specify mandatory requirements for the design and construction of water supply systems and gravity sewerage that are to become our responsibility following completion of the works.
We require all components used in the water and sewer networks to be approved products.