Consultations

Expert advice on wastewater, composting toilets, greywater and more

Australia’s leading expert on wastewater management

If you are looking for a wastewater management solution to suit your home/project and you’re finding it tricky to know which way to go – you’re not alone! Over the past decade, Water Wally’s Environmental Engineer, Anthony Smith, has worked with thousands of homeowners, businesses and other organisations to find the most suitable and cost-effective solutions for their needs.

A quick consult with Anthony

During your 60-minute consultation with Anthony, he’ll unpack your situation, needs and site conditions to help determine the best setup for you.

This consultation can give you clarity and peace of mind that you’re making the right decisions and choosing a system that is right for you. It’s a small investment that could save you thousands!

Book Now

Why choose a consultation with Anthony?

Our customers choose to work with Anthony for many reasons, here’s just a few of them.
  • Expert advice – Anthony’s a qualified Environmental Engineer, specialising in off-grid wastewater management and toilet options – with over 10 years’ experience in the industry.
  • Impartial advice – we’re not here to sell you products. Anthony knows what options are available across Australia and can advise you on what setup will work best for you.
  • Save money – avoid costly mistakes by getting the right set-up for your needs.
  • Save time – wading through the muddy waters of wastewater management and composting toilet options etc. can be difficult and time-consuming if you go it alone.
  • Easy to follow advice – Anthony is a master at taking complex systems and procedures and making them easy to digest and understand.
The best wastewater setup for your needs

When it comes to wastewater management, there is no “one size fits all” – and it pays to know your options. Managing waste and wastewater is a critical component of any off-grid/unsewered project. A system that compliments your existing site/soil conditions and meets your needs and budget can ensure your setup works well for many years without expensive ongoing maintenance costs.

How do the consultations work?

Generally, we do things via a Google Meet (video call). In this video call you can explain your situation, share photos and/or site plans etc., and we can discuss ideas and potential solutions. Anthony also often uses a digital whiteboard to visually explain ideas and/or more detailed design components of a particular situation/solution.

Essentially, you let us know what you need, and we’ll provide the advice and/or service to get you there!

Book Now

Your needs

Most of our customers fit into one of the two situations below.

Option 1 – Onsite wastewater 101

If you’ve got a property or project in mind and are wondering about your options, we can point you in the right direction. We would typically start by discussing your project and what you’re trying to achieve. From here, we can start looking into what factors need to be considered, including site and soil conditions, local government regulations, budget and the pros and cons of potential options. Ultimately, it’s a balancing act between your wants and needs as the homeowner (or business operator), the site and soil conditions and the boxes that might need to be ticked for approvals.

Option 2 – Specific needs/hurdles/ questions

If it’s a question that has anything to do with wastewater, Anthony can probably help! Here’s a sample of some of the areas Anthony can advise on.

  • Hurdles with local government applications
  • An existing system that needs fixing/changing/upgrading
  • Troubleshooting your wastewater setup
  • Advice on different systems available on the market (without the sales B.S.!)
  • Advice on DIY systems
  • Systems to suit larger-scale operations (tourism ventures etc.)
  • Composting toilets
  • Septic system
  • Greywater setups
  • Worm based “Vermiculture” systems
  • Reed beds
  • Aerated Wastewater Treatment Systems (AWTS)
  • And more!

 

Book Now

A word from our expert – Anthony (Smitho) Smith

A lifetime of experience and knowledge to share.

“I’m a fully qualified Environmental Engineer specialising in off-grid wastewater management. I have spent over 10 years working with homeowners and businesses from all over Australia, helping them implement sustainable wastewater management solutions.

I work with a “keep it simple” approach, and I’m passionate about helping people learn how to implement simple and sustainable wastewater management systems.

I love sharing my knowledge of wastewater management, composting toilets, greywater systems etc. with others – helping them to save water and make compost! I have a knack for taking complex systems and procedures and making them easy to digest and understand – making muddy waters clear again (pun intended!)”

Book Now

Your investment

Consultations with Anthony are $250 including GST. Your consultation booking includes:

  • A pre-consultation questionnaire – which Anthony will review prior to speaking with you. This quick questionnaire will ensure you get the most out of the 60-minute consultation.
  • A 60-minute telephone or online consultation with our wastewater expert and Environmental Engineer, Anthony Smith, who will provide you with impartial and tailored advice on your needs and setup.
  • A follow-up email including any links or resources discussed in the consultation.

 

This consultation can give you clarity and peace of mind that you’re making the right decisions and choosing a system that is right for you. It’s a small investment that could save you thousands!

 

Book Now

 

Our customer reviews

michael willicombe
michael willicombe
5 August 2024
Anthony is a good operator and knows all the facts to negotiate solutions with the authorities. Authorities that don't always read their own policies... 🤔😏 Highly recommended
David Crampin
David Crampin
11 July 2024
With so many options and companies claiming to be the best, Water Wally steered me through all that and helped me decide on the best way to sort my needs. Well worth the time and investment. Highly recommend.
Mike Riley
Mike Riley
4 July 2024
Used the Water Wally for a 1 hour consultation to get advice on composting toilets and grey water systems specific to a modular build. Anthony was great to chat to, he was full of knowledge and expert advice. What was invaluable was his advice on how to work with our shire to get planning approval and what modifications we need to organise with the modular company to include in the building process. He has some great resources including the Grey to Green which I would highly recommend to anyone looking for more information on grey water systems. Thanks again for you time and expertise Anthony!
Janine Mary
Janine Mary
18 June 2024
Great to chat to Anthony - he quickly clarified the process of waste water management, so that I could move forward in planning my build. He's up to speed with council approvals, and so I didn't have to waste time further researching the matter. All questions answered! Anthony made my decision easier, and I am most grateful for his advice.
Glen Brand
Glen Brand
1 May 2024
Anthony provides a very casual, friendly consultation in which you can feel free to ask anything and know you will get a knowledgeable considered answer. At the end I felt empowered to make a clear decision knowing that it would be practical and cost effective.
Lizzie Brown
Lizzie Brown
30 April 2024
Anthony was a great source of information and knowledge I had no idea how to go about implementing a grey water system for our home but after the consult I feel very confident about moving forward and being able to decrease our reliance on town water. Highly recommended Anthony and all his years of experience in the field.
Luke Maloney
Luke Maloney
19 March 2024
Anthony was extremely helpful in stepping me through the waste water options for our tiny home. His experience and expertise was invaluable in giving me information to make decisions going forward. I'd definitely recommend a consult.
Louise Corteen
Louise Corteen
7 March 2024
Absolutely fantastic consult that I could not recommend more highly. Anthony has an incredible wealth of knowledge but is able to distill it into accessible info that's really easy to follow. In our case, his advice is going to save us money and give us a better outcome than if we'd carried on without his advice.
Andrea Cass
Andrea Cass
26 February 2024
I had a consultation with Anthony from Water Wally because of our continuing problems with our composting toilet over the past 9 weeks in our tiny home We've had ongoing problems including flies, a strong ammonia smell when it rains and lack of composting in the chamber. Anthony was extremely thorough collecting information regarding location and setup prior to making any recommendations... In much the same way a doctor collects all the symptoms and test results before making a diagnosis. I took the phone outside so he could physically see the set up too. Anthony provided me with a number of improvements we could make to the setup and also dispelled some inaccuracies we had been told. I had been unable to get resolution through the company that sold the WC. We also talked about whether there would have been a better option for us given our location and it appears there would have been.... SO I urge anyone embarking on the tiny house journey to have a consultation with Anthony PRIOR to committing to any solution. There may be different/better answers for certain situations. For those who think that $250 is expensive for a consultation.... I suggest you consider the cost of making the wrong decision. It appears we could have got a much better solution for half the expense of the composting WC and greywater system. It is a tiny expense in the overall cost of building your home and I can assure you that it is one of the most impactful on your state of mind. I highly recommend Anthony as a specialist in this area... he has many years practical experience dealing with all the issues and I regret missing his presentation at the Toowoomba tiny home show.
Diana Neggo
Diana Neggo
14 February 2024
We bought a composting toilet from Anthony of Water Wally. It's great and works well in the studio. I want to buy another for our RV but I can't reach anyone. Lots of messages and a contact form in the website and nothing back. Frustrating.

 

 

 

sign up to our mailing list for educational info and updates on all of what we do