§ 53.36. Private disposal.

(A)

Where a public sanitary sewer is not available, the building sewer shall be connected to a private wastewater disposal system complying with applicable state standards. Before commencement of construction of a private wastewater disposal system, the owner shall first obtain written approval of the state acting through the county's Health Department. The type, capacities, location and layout of a private wastewater disposal system shall comply with all recommendations of the Department of Public Health and Division of Environmental Management of the state. No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge to any natural outlet. The owner shall operate and maintain the private wastewater disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times, at no expense to the town.

(B)

At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private wastewater disposal system, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer within 60 days. Under unusual and/or special circumstances the local government may extend the time of compliance or waive this provision.

(1992 Code, § 18-82; Ord. passed 12-8-1986)