§ 26-60. Private wastewater disposal.

(a)

Exception to public sewer connections. Where a public sanitary or combined sewer is not available under the provisions of section 26-59, and when approved by the town council, the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system complying with the provisions of subsections (b) through (f) of this section.

(b)

Permit for private system required. Before commencement of construction of a private wastewater disposal system, the owner shall first obtain a written permit signed by the superintendent of the wastewater department. The application for such a permit shall be made on a form furnished by the town, which the applicant shall supplement by any plans, specifications and other information as are deemed necessary by the superintendent. A permit and inspection fee in the amount established by resolution of the town council shall be paid to the town clerk at the time the application is filed.

(c)

Inspection of private system required. A permit for a private sewage disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the superintendent. The superintendent shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction and, in any event, the applicant for the permit shall notify the superintendent when the work is ready for final inspection, and before any underground portions are covered. The inspection shall be made within 48 hours of the receipt of notice by the superintendent.

(d)

Regulations for private systems. The type, capacities, location and layout of a private wastewater disposal system shall comply with all recommendations of the department of health and environmental sciences of the state. No permit shall be issued for any private sewage disposal system employing subsurface soil absorption facilities where the area of the lot is less than 20,000 square feet. No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge to any public sewer or natural outlet.

(e)

Abandonment of private systems. At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property owner served by a private sewage disposal system, as provided in section 26-59, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer within 60 days in compliance with this article; any septic tanks, cesspools or similar private wastewater disposal facilities shall be cleaned of sludge and filled with suitable material.

(f)

Additional requirements by health officer permitted. No statement contained in this article shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by a duly appointed health officer.

(Ord. No. 134, § 3(13.08.030), 2-28-2013)