§ 15.65.020. Wastewater discharge restrictions.

A.

No person may cause or permit any wastewater to be discharged or disposed of except into an on-site wastewater disposal system conforming to the standards of this chapter and 18 AAC 72 or into a public sewer in a manner conforming to this chapter and to the tariff and laws governing the utility operating the public sewer.

B.

A lot or parcel serving a single-family dwelling and served by a well or public water supply must have an on-site wastewater disposal system conforming to this chapter, or a public sewer.

C.

A person may not cause or permit any wastewater to be discharged or disposed of on the surface of the ground or in such a manner that it may gain access to surface water or groundwater except in accordance with provisions of this chapter or the regulations of the state department of environmental conservation.

D.

A person may not cause or permit the construction, installation or operation of an excavation that receives wastewater and permits the liquids to seep through the bottom or the sides into the surrounding porous soil except as specifically provided for in this chapter.

(AO No. 86-21; AO No. 90-48(S-1))