Title 17 SUBDIVISIONS*
APPENDICES
VII. SEWAGE TREATMENT
A. Where individual sewage treatment systems are proposed for
each parcel:
1. Indicate the distance to the nearest public or community
sewage treatment system.
2. Provide as attachments:
a. Two (2) copies of the plat which show the proposed
suitable location on each lot for a subsurface treatment system and a 100%
replacement area for the subsurface treatment system. Show the location of
neighboring wells and subsurface treatment systems and the distances to
each.
b. The results of percolation tests performed in
representative areas for drainfields in accordance with the most recent
Department of Environmental Quality Bulletin. Each percolation test shall be
keyed by a number on a copy of the plat with the information and results
provided in the report. The number of preliminary percolation tests required
shall be one-fourth (1/4) of the total number of proposed lots and these tests
shall be performed in the different soil types, or evenly spaced throughout the
subdivision in the absence of soil variability.
c. A detailed soils description for the area shall be
obtained from test holes at least seven (7) feet in depth. The number of test
holes will depend upon the variability of the soils. The U.S. Department of
Agricul-ture’s "Soils Classification System" shall be used in the
descriptions. Information on the internal and surface drainage characteristics
shall be included. Each test hole shall be keyed by a number on a copy of the
plat with the information provided for in the report.
d. A description of the following physical
conditions:
(1) Depth to groundwater at time of year when water table is
nearest the surface and how this information was obtained.
(2) Minimum depth to bedrock or other impervious material,
and how this information was obtained.
B. For a proposed public or community sewage treatment
system:
1. Estimate the average number of gallons of sewage generated
per day by the subdivision when fully developed.
2. Where an existing system is to be used:
a. Identify the system and the person, firm or agency
responsible for its operation and maintenance.
b. Indicate the system’s capacity to handle additional
use and its distance from the development.
c. Provide evidence that permission to connect has been
granted.
3. Where a new system is proposed:
a. Attach a copy of the plat showing the location of all
collection lines and the location and identification of the basic components of
the treatment system.
b. If subsurface treatment of the effluent is proposed, give
the results of the preliminary analysis and percolation tests in the area of the
treatment site.
c. Provide a description of the following physical
conditions:
(1) Depth to groundwater at time of year when water table is
nearest the surface and how this information was obtained.
(2) Minimum depth to bedrock or other impervious material,
and how this information was obtained.
d. Indicate who will bear the costs of installation and who
will own, operate and maintain the system. Also, indicate the anticipated date
of completion.