Colchester |
Code of Ordinances |
Code Of Ordinances |
Chapter 8. On-Site Sewage Disposal And Potable Water Supply Regulations |
§ 8-5. Performance standards
Latest version.
The purpose of these regulations is to prevent health hazards and environmental damage caused by the improper treatment and disposal of wastewater. Individual, on-site wastewater treatment and disposal systems shall be designed, constructed and operated so as to:
(1) Prevent the creation of health hazards; and
(2) Prevent surfacing sewage or the pollution or contamination of drinking water supplies, groundwater and surface water; and
(3) Insure the provision of adequate drainage as related to the proper functioning of sewage disposal; and
(4) Insure that facilities are designed and constructed in a manner which will promote sanitary and healthful conditions during operation and maintenance.
(Ord. of 5-14-13)