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Topic 17. Individual Sewage Disposal
March 28, 2019
This Chapter has been revised in its entirety.
a. Individual Sewage Disposal
An individual sewage disposal system must adequately dispose of all domestic wastes in a sanitary manner which will not create a nuisance, or in any way endanger the public health.
b. Pit Privies
Individual pit privies are acceptable where such facilities are customary and installed in accordance with the recommendations of the local health authority.
c. Health Authority Approval
On proposed construction cases, or new or existing construction cases where the appraiser notes a problem, or if the area is known to have soil percolation problems, health authority approval of the individual sewage disposal system is required.
d. Connection Mandated by a Local Authority
If public sewer is available and the local authority mandates connection, connection is required (see Topic 16 of this Chapter).