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WELD COUNTY
CODE ORDINANCE 2017-10
IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS,
CHAPTER 30 WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
ON -SITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM REGULATIONS, OF THE WELD COUNTY
CODE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF
WELD, STATE OF COLORADO:
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld, State of
Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with
the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, on December 28, 2000, adopted Weld
County Code Ordinance 2000-1, enacting a comprehensive Code for the County of Weld,
including the codification of all previously adopted ordinances of a general and permanent nature
enacted on or before said date of adoption, and
WHEREAS, the Weld County Code is in need of revision and clarification with regard to
procedures, terms, and requirements therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Weld, State of Colorado, that certain existing Chapters of the Weld County Code be,
and hereby are, repealed and re-enacted, with amendments, and the various Chapters are
revised to read as follows.
CHAPTER 30
WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
ON -SITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM REGULATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE I Authority
Sec. 30-1-10. Title.
Sec. 30-1-20. Jurisdiction, severability, savings clause.
Sec. 30-1-30. Effective date.
ARTICLE II Scope and Purpose
Sec. 30-2-10. Declaration.
Sec. 30-2-20. Purpose.
Sec. 30-2-30. Effluent discharged to surface waters.
ARTICLE III Definitions
Sec. 30-3-10. Definitions.
Sec. 30-3-20. Abbreviations and acronyms.
Table 30-3-1 Abbreviations and Acronyms
ARTICLE IV Administration and Enforcement
Sec. 30-4-10. General sanitation requirements.
Sec. 30-4-20. Existing OWTS review.
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Sec. 30-4-30.
Sec. 30-4-40.
Sec. 30-4-50.
Sec. 30-4-60.
Sec. 30-4-70.
Sec. 30-4-80.
Sec. 30-4-90.
Sec. 30-4-100.
Sec. 30-4-110.
Sec. 30-4-120.
Sec. 30-4-130.
Sec. 30-4-140.
Sec. 30-4-150.
Sec. 30-4-160.
Sec. 30-4-170.
Permit application requirements and procedures.
Determination of compliance of permit submission.
Denial of permit application.
Access to site.
Notification and inspection stages.
Final approval of OWTS permit.
Systems employing new technology.
Product Development Permit
Systems contractor license.
Regulations of systems cleaners.
Variance procedure.
General prohibitions.
Prohibition of on -site wastewater treatment systems in unsuitable areas.
Enforcement.
Penalties.
ARTICLE V Site and Soil Evaluation
Sec. 30-5-10. Site and soil evaluation general requirements.
Sec. 30-5-20. Preliminary investigation.
Sec. 30-5-30. Reconnaissance.
Sec. 30-5-40. Detailed soil investigation.
Sec. 30-5-50. Marking of Soil Profile Pit Excavations or Percolation holes, profile holes and
profile test pit excavations - marking.
Sec. 30-5-60. Report and site plan.
Sec. 30-5-70. Design document.
Sec. 30-5-80. Site ProtectionAs-built drawings.
Sec. 30-5-90. Qualifications for a Competent TechnicianSi e-zvotection-.
Delete Sec. 30-5-100.
ARTICLE VI Wastewater Flow and Strength
Sec. 30-6-10. Wastewater flows.
Table 30-6-1 Single -Family Residential Design Flows
Table 30-6-2 Estimate of Average Daily Wastewater Flow and BOD5 Load Per
Person Unless Otherwise Noted
Sec. 30-6-20. Wastewater strength.
Table 30-6-3 Treatment Levels
Table 30-6-4 High Strength Wastewater
ARTICLE VII Minimum Distances Between Components of an On -Site Wastewater Treatment
System and Physical Features
Sec. 30-7-10. Minimum horizontal distances.
Sec. 30-7-20. Dry gulches, cut banks and fill areas.
Sec. 30-7-30. On -site Wastewater Treatment System design consideration and treatment
requirements - separation distances from soil treatment area.
Table 30-7-1 Minimum Horizontal Distances in Feet Between Components of
and On -Site Wastewater Treatment System Installed after November 15,
1973 and Water, Physical and Health Impact Features
Table 30-7-2 On -site Wastewater Treatment System Design Consideration
and Treatment Requirements — Separation Distances from Soil Treatment
Area
ARTICLE VIII Design Criteria - General
Sec. 30-8-10. Performance.
Sec. 30-8-20. Reliability.
Sec. 30-8-30. Accessibility for inspection, maintenance and servicing.
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Sec. 30-8-40. Plumbing codes.
Sec. 30-8-50. Electrical equipment.
Sec. 30-8-60. Indicators of failure or malfunctioning for systems utilizing mechanical
apparatus.
Sec. 30-8-70. Sampling access.
Sec. 30-8-80. Component operating instructions.
Sec. 30-8-90. Surface activity.
Sec. 30-8-100 Floodplains.
Sec. 30-8-110 Business, commercial, industrial, institutional or multi -family dwelling
wastewater systems.
ARTICLE IX Design Criteria - Components
Sec. 30-9-10.
Sec. 30-9-20.
Tanks and vaults.
Septic tanks.
Table 30-9-1 Minimum Septic Tank Size Based on Number of Bedrooms
Sec. 30-9-30. Abandonment of tank.
Sec. 30-9-40. Pipe standards and bedding requirements.
Sec. 30-9-50. Cleanoutshon box.
Sec. 30-9-60. Distribution BoxDrop box.
Sec. 30-9-70. Drop Box
Sec. 30-9-80. Stepdown/Relief PipeWastewater pumping and dosing
Sec. 30-9-90. Wastewater Pumping and Dosing Siphon SystemsEffluent screens.
Sec. 30-9-100. Effluent ScreensGrease interceptor tanks.
Sec. 30-9-110. Grease Interceptor Tanks
ARTICLE X Design Criteria - Soil Treatment Area
Sec. 30-10-10. General.
Sec. 30-10-20. Calculation of infiltrative surface of soil treatment area.
Table 30-10-1 Soil Treatment Area Long-term Acceptance Rates by Soil
Texture, Soil Structure, Percolation Rate and Treatment Level
Table 30-10-1A Design Criteria for Soils with High Rock Content (Type
"R" Soils) 1, 2, 3, 4
Sec. 30-10-30. Allowable soil treatment area reductions and increases.
Table 30-10-2 Size Ad
Treatment Areas
Table 30-10-3 Size Ad
Soil Treatment Areas
Sec. 30-10-40.
Sec. 30-10-50.
Sec. 30-10-60.
Sec. 30-10-70.
Sec. 30-10-80.
Sec. 30-10-90.
ustment Factors for Methods of Application in Soil
ustment Factors for Types of Distribution Media in
Design of distribution systems.
Soil Treatment Area Requirements
Storage/Distribution MediaDosing.
Lift stations.
Soil replacement.
Repairs.
ARTICLE XI Design Criteria - Higher Level Treatment Systems
Sec. 30-11-10. General.
Sec. 30-11-20. Treatment levels.
Sec. 30-11-30. Sand filters.
Sec. 30-11-40. Mound Systems.
Sec. 30-11-50. Rock plant filter (constructed wetland) treatment before soil treatment area.
ARTICLE XII Design Criteria - Other Facilities
Delete Sec. 30-12-10. Wastewater rEstes.
Sec. 30-12-210. Evapotranspiration and evapotranspiration/absorption systems.
Table 30-12-1 Graduation of Wicking Sand for Evapotranspiration Beds.
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Delete Sec. 30-12-30. Wastewater ponds.
Sec. 30-12-420. Vaults other thanand vault privies.
Sec. 30-12-30. Vault Privies.
Sec. 30-12-510. Incinerating, composting and chemical toilets.
Sec. 30-12-650. Treatment systems other than those discharging through soil treatment area
or sand filter system.
ARTICLE XIII Operation and Maintenance
Sec. 30-13-10. Responsibility.
Sec. 30-13-20. Service label.
Sec. 30-13-30. Monitoring and sampling.
APPENDIX
APPENDIX 30-A - TEXTURAL TRIANGLE DEFINING TWELVE TEXTURAL CLASSES OF
THE USDA (ILLUSTRATED FOR A SAMPLE CONTAINING 37% SAND, 45% SILT AND 18%
CLAY)
APPENDIX 30-B - SOIL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (SOIL -SEPARATE SIZE LIMITS)
APPENDIX 30-C - ANNUAL FREE WATER SURFACE EVAPORATION MAP OF WELD
COUNTY ADAPTED FROM NOAA TR NWS 33 UNITS: INCHES/YEAR ARTICLE I - Authority
ARTICLE I - AUTHORITY
Amend Sec. 30-1-20. Jurisdiction, Severability, Savings Clause.
A. thru E. — No change.
F. Chapter coverage. These Regulations adopted by the Weld County Board of Public Health,
pursuant to current On -site Wastewater Treatment System Regulations of the Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Commission,
Regulation #43 (5 CCR 1002-43) and adopted in compliance with Section 25-10-104, C.R.S.,
shall govern all aspects of permits, performance, location, construction, alteration, installation
and use of On -site Wastewater Treatment Systems of less than or equal to two thousand
(2,000) gallons per day design capacity. Site approval, design review and a discharge permit
from the Water Quality Control Division are required for a system with design capacity greater
than or equal to two thousand (2,000) gallons per day average flow.
Amend Sec. 304-30. Effective date.
Upon adoption, the Regulations shall become effective upon the first day of
July, 2011. Until the first day of July, 2011, Chapter 30 Code
provisions in effect prior to the changes contained in these Regulations shall remain in effect.
ARTICLE II - Scope and Purpose
Amend Sec. 30-2-10. Declaration.
A. — No change.
B. This regulation shallwill apply to On -site Wastewater Treatment Systems as defined in Article
III of this Chapter.
Amend Sec. 30-2-30. Effluent discharged to surface waters.
Any system that will discharge into surface waters must be designed by a professional
engineer. The discharge permit application must be submitted for preliminary approval to the
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Board of Public Health. Once approved by the Board of Public Health, the application must be
submitted to the Water Quality Control Division for review in accordance with the Water Quality
Control Act, Section 25-8-101, et seq., C.R.S., and all applicable regulations of the Water Quality
Control Commission. Compliance with such a permit shallwill be deemed full compliance with this
Regulation.
ARTICLE III - Definitions
Amend Sec. 30-3-10. Definitions.
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of these
Regulations. The word shall, as used herein, indicates a mandatory requirement.
Accessible means easily reached, attained or entered by the necessary equipment or
maintenance provider.
Basal Area means the effective surface area available to transmit the treated effluent from the
filter media in a mound system into the in -situ receiving soils. The perimeter is measured at the
interface of the imported fill material and in -situ soil. On sloping sites, only the area down -gradient
from the up -slope edge of the distribution media may be included in this calculation.
Bed means a below -grade soil treatment area with a level sub -base, consisting of a shallow
excavation greater than three (3) feet wide containing distribution media and more than one (1)
lateral.
Bedroom means, a room with an egress window, a closet, and/or is intended for sleeping
purposes; or as defined by the local board of health, as stated in the local OWTS regulation.
Cistern means an underground, enclosed unpressurized reservoir or tank for storing water
as part of a potable water supply system.
Colorado Plumbing Code means E
Colorado State Plumbing Board (3 CCR 720-1).
Competent technician means a person � is a -b e _o conc uct an-
ii*srp-r t-fi e -salts—^= soti profile test oit excavations, prof tests and site
evaluations who has the appropriate expertise and is able to conduct and interpret the results of
soil profile test pit excavations, percolation tests, and site evaluations. This individual has also
met the required competencies for a "Competent Technician" as defined in Section 30-5-90.
Rules and Regulations of the
Composting toilet means a self-contained waterless toilet designed to decompose non -water -
carried human wastes through microbial action and to store the resulting matter for disposal.
Consistence means the degree and kind of cohesion and adhesion that soil exhibits and/or
the resistance of soil to deformation or rupture under an applied stress to an extent that the soil
density would restrict soil permeability. Aspects of consistence are used to determine if the
horizon will have permeability lower than that of the defined soil type. Additional insight to
consistence cal be found in the USDA — NRCS Field book for Describing and Sampling Soils;
Version 3.0, Sept. 2012.
Cut -bank means a nearly vertical slope caused by erosion or construction that has exposed
historic soil strata.
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Deep gravel system means a soil treatment area for repairs only where the trenches utilize a
depth of gravel greater than six (6) inches below th , distribution kn pipe and sidewall area is
allowed according to a formula specified in this Regulation.
Deficiency. See Malfunction.
Distribution box means a watertight component that receives effluent from a septic tank or
other treatment unit and distributes effluent via gravity in approximately equal portions to two (2)
or more distributiontrenches-or two (2) or no-arenore-re laterals in the soil treatment area.
Domestic wastewatersewage treatment works means a system or facility for treating,
neutralizing, stabilizing or disposing of domestic wastewater, which system or facility has a
designed capacity to receive more than two thousand (2,000) gallons of domestic wstewater per
day or more. The term domestic wastewater treatment works also includes appurtenances to such
system or facility, such as outfall sewers and pumping stations, and to equipment related to such
appurtenances. Domestic wastewater treatment works does not include industrial wastewater
treatment plants or complexes whose primary function is the treatment of industrial wastes,
notwithstanding the fact that human wastes generated incidentally to the industrial process are
treated therein. Section 25-8-103(5), C.R.S.
Dosing, pressure
soil treatment area for even distribution.means a uniform application of wastewater throughout
the intended portion of the soil treatment area through smII diameter pipes and orifices, under
pressure. For this definition, the term pressure indicates that the system is capaole of creating
upward movement of effluent out of the distribution system piping.
Effective size means the size of granular media such that not more than ten percent (10%)
by weight of the media is finer than the size specified.
Effluent pipeline means nonperforated pipe that conveys effluent from one (1) On -site
Wastewater Treatment System component to the next.
Failure means damage
oxistinc within any component of an OWTS which prevents the system from functioning as
intended, and which results in the discharge of untreated or partially treated wastewater onto the
ground surface, into surface water or ground water, or which results in the back-up of sewage into
the building sewer. Other conditions within an OWTS component that are deemed by a local
public health agency to be a threat to public health and/or safety may also be deemed a failure.
Floodplain, 100 -year means an area adjacent to a stream which is subject to flooding as the
result of the occurrence of a one -hundred -year flood, and is so adverse to past, current or
foreseeable construction or land use as to constitute a significant hazard to public or
environmental health and safety or to property, or is designated by the i-ederal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) or National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In the absence of
FEMA/NFIP maps, a professional engineer s —must certify the floodplain elevations.
Floodway means the channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas that
must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water
surface elevation more than one-half (1/4 foot (six [6] inches) at any point or as designated by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency or National Flood Insurance Program. In the absence
of FEMA/NFIP maps, a professional engineer shallmust certify the floodway elevation and
location.
a condition
Flow, design means the estimated volume of wastewater per unit of time for which a
component or system is designed. Design flow may be given in the estimated volume per unit,
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such as person per unit time, that spa-ltmust be multiplied by the maximum number of units that a
facility can accommodate over that time.
Higher level treatment means designated treatment levels other than treatment level 1. (See
Table 30-6-3).
Holding tank. See vault.
Infiltrative surface means designated interface where effluent moves from distribution media
or a distribution € evice in--sail-product into treatment media or original soil. In standard trench or
bed systems this will be the interface of the distribution media or product and in -situ soil. Two
separate infiltrative surfaces will exist in a mound system and an unlined sand filter; one at the
interface of the distribution media and fill sand, the other at the interface of the fill sand and in -
situ soil.
Lateral means a pipe, tubirigchamber or other conveyance used to carry and to distribute
effluent.
Delete Limiting condition_ means a layer with low permeability, gr- u face or other
condition hat restricts the treatment capaDi ity of the soil.
Limiting layer means a horizon or condition in the soil profile or underlying strata that limits
the treatment capability of the soil or severely restricts the movement of fluids. This may include
soils with low or high permeability, impervious or fractured bedrock, or a seasonal or current
ground water surface.
Linear Loading Rate means the amount of effluent applied per linear foot along the contour
(gpd/linear ft.).
Liner means an impermeable synthetic or natural material used to prevent or restrict
infiltration and/or exfiltration. For the purposes of this regulation, the minimum thickness of a liner
must be 30 ml.
Long -Term Acceptance Rate (LTAR) means a design parameter expressing the rate that
effluent enters the infiltrative surface of the soil treatment area at equilibrium, measured in volume
per area per time, e.g. gallons per square foot per day (gal/ft 2/day).
Malfunction means the condition in which a component is not performing as designed or
installed and is in need of repair in order to function as originally intended.
Manufactured media. See Media, other manufactured.
Media, Enhanced Manufactured means an accepted proprietary manufactured distribution
product, other than a chamber, wrapped in a specified fabric, and placed on a specified sand
base or media that does not mask the infiltrative surface of the in -situ soil.
Media, other manufactured means an accepted proprietary manufactured distribution product
made of synthetic media for distribution of effluent that is placed directly on the in -situ soil. such
Mound means a soil treatment area whereby the infiltrative surface is at or above original
grade at any pointn--above-grade soil treatment area 4n n- to b -at '- s -Twelve
a-
c
fl
tilldistribution and includes a final cover of suitable soil to stabilize
the surface and support veg- - growth.
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Pressure distribution. See Dosing, pressure.pressure.-rneas application of effluent ov
es and associated deg-ees and
pumps, filters,
Record Drawing means construction drawings provided to illustrate the progress or
completion of the installation of an OWTS, or components of the OWTS; typically based on field
inspections by the designer or local public health agency.
Remediation system means a treatment system, chemical/biological additive or physical
process that is proposed to restore the soil treatment area of an OWTS to intendedg-e-o-d
performance.
Repair means restoration of functionality and/or treatment by reconstruction, relocation, or
replacement of an on -site sewage wastewater treatment system or any component thereof in
order to allow the system to function as intended.
Delete Restrictive layer
Replacement System. See Repair.
e- condition.
Sand filter means an engineered designed OWTS system that utilizes a layer of specified
sand as filter and treatment media and incorporates pressure distribution.
Sand filter, lined means an engineered designed OWTS
treatment that has an impervious liner and under -drain below the specified sand medial -ay -sr.
Lined sand filters may be intermittent/single pass, where the effluent is distributed over the sand
bed a single time before distribution to a soil treatment area, or recirculating, where part of the
effluent is returned to an earlier component for additional treatment before distribution to a soil
treatment area.
Sand filter, unlined means an engineered designed OWTS that includes a layer of specified
sand used as a treatment mediasand filter without a liner between the sand and the existing soil
on which it is placed.
Sequential distribution means a distribution method in which effluent is loaded into one (1)
trench and fills it to a predetermined level before passing through a relief linepipe or device to the
succeeding trench. The effluent does not pass through the distribution media before it enters
succeeding trenches.
Serial distribution means a distribution method in which effluent is loaded into one (1) trench
and fills it to a predetermined level before passing through a relief pipeline or device to the
succeeding trench. The effluent passes through the distribution media before entering succeeding
trenches which may be connected to provide a single uninterrupted flow path.
Delete Soil profile hole_ mea
locate bedrock or groundwate , if resen Ob-servations of
Soil treatment area means the physical location where final treatment and dispersal of
effluent occurs. Soil treatment area includes drainfields, mounds and drip fields.
Suitable soil means a soil which will effectively treat and filter effluent by removal of
organisms and suspended solids which meets long-term acceptance rate requirements as defined
in Table 30-10-1, and has the required vertical thickness below the infiltrative surface and above
a limiting layer.befoFe the effluent reaches any highly permeable eh'tits in bedrock,
g -ravels-- r— co —a e s-ofl s, and —w -h- locm-eels percolation test : or soil test pit
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_ nd ha „etc -al th ness of at
's st four (4) feet below the bo tom -of -the soil treatment -area unless the treatment goal -is met -by
other performance criteria._
volume, effective means the amount of effluent contained in a tank under normal operating
conditions; for a septic tank, effective volume is determined relative to the invert of the outlet. F;
for a dosing tank, the effective volume under normal conditions is determined relative to the invert
of the inlet and the control off level.
Wastewater, high strength means:
1 Wastewater from a structure Influen-t-having BOD 5 greater than three hundred (300)
mg/L; and/or TSS greater than two hundred (200) mg/L; and/or fats, oils and grease
greater than fifty (50) mg/L e-is defined by NSF/ANSI
Sta dard 40 testing protocol); or and
2. Effluent from a septic tank or other pretreatment component (as defined by NSF/ANSI
Standard 40 testing protocol) that has BOD 5 greater than one hundred eightyseventy
(1780) mg/L; and/or TSS greater than eightysixty (680) mg/L; and/or fats, oils and grease
greater than twenty-five (25) mg/L and is applied to an infiltrative surface.
Amend Sec. 30-3-20. Abbreviations and acronyms.
Table 30-3-1 Abbreviations and Acronyms
Abbreviation/Acronym
4,3
Full Title
AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
Individual Sewage Disposal System
American National Standards Institute
aaortiP a.
American Society for Testing and Materials
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
C.R.S. Colorado Revised Statutes
CBOD
49.
IAPMO
ISDS
LTAR
1/4
Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand
Canadian Standards Association
gallons per day
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
Long-term Acceptance Rate
a
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EY
mg/L milligrams per liter
MPI Minutes per Inch
NAWT National Association of Wastewater Technicians
NODS
Non -pressurized Drip Dispersal System
NPCA
NSF
OWTS
STA
TSS
National Precast Concrete Association
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National Sanitation Foundation
cc
On -site Wastewater Treatment System
Soil Treatment Area
Treatment Level
Total Nitrogen
Total Suspended Solids
UL Underwriters' Laboratories
ARTICLE IV - Administration and Enforcement
Amend Sec. 30-4-30. Permit application requirements and procedures.
A. thru C.13. — No changes.
14. Other information, data, plans, specifications and tests as required by the Division,
including but not limited to:
a. Additional evaluation: When the Division representative has determined that the
Division does not have sufficient information for evaluation of an application or a
system, the Division representative may require additional tests or documentation.
b. Additional hydrological, geological or engineering: When specific evidence suggests
undesirable soil conditions exist, additional hydrological, geological, engineering or
other information provided by a professional engineer or geologist may be required
to be submitted by the applicant. This requirement willsha-!1 not prejudice the right of
the Division to develop its own information from its own sources.
c. Any expenses associated with additional information, data, plans, specifications and
tests shall be the responsibility of the party obtaining the permit.
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D. and E. — No change.
F. Other fees.
1. Reinspection fee. The Division may assess a reinspection fee as established by the
Board of County Commissioners for each inspection or reinspection when such portion
of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are
not ready.
2. Surcharge. The Division must collect a fee of twenty-three dollars ($23.00) for each
permit issued for a new, repaired or upgraded OWTS. Of that fee, the Division shallmust
retain three dollars ($3.00) to cover the Division's administrative costs and twenty dollars
($20.00) shallmust be transmitted to the State Treasurer, who shallmust deposit that sum
in the Water Quality Control Fund created in Section 25-8-502(1)(c), C.R.S.
G. and H. — No change.
I. A permit mustshall be required for the expanded use of an OWTS. The OWTS must be
replaced or modified to handle the increased design flow unless it is determined that the
existing system is adequately designed and constructed for the higher design flow rate.
J. The issuance of a permit and specification of terms and conditions therein willshall not
constitute assumption of liability nor create a presumption that the County or its officers,
employees or agents may be liable for the failure or malfunctioning of any system. Permit
issuance willshall not constitute a certification that the system, the equipment used in the
system, or any component used for system operation will ensure continuous compliance with
the provision of the OWTS Act, applicable sections of these Regulations adopted thereunder
or any terms and conditions of a permit.
Remainder of Section — No change.
Amend Sec. 30-4-40. Determinatin of compliance of permit submission.
A. and B. — No change.
C No permits shall be issued for the following systems unless they are designed by a
professional engineer and until they have been reviewed and approved by the Board of Public
Health:
1. Product Development Permits.Experimenta systems; and
2. Treatment systems other than those discharging through a soil treatment area or a sand
filter system.
Amend Sec. 30-4-80. Final approval of OWTS permit.
A. Final approval of the OWTS permit by the Division must include, but is not limited to:
.AcT Receipt of letter from the professional engineer certifying construction of the
OWTSsm- as per the approved designed, if the OWTS wasrequireo to be engineer -
designed;
2.B. Receipt of as -built record drawing; which includes a scale drawing showing all
components of the OWTS, including their location from known and findable points,
dimensions, depths, sizes, manufacturers' names and models as available, and other
information relative to locating and maintaining the OWTS components;
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3.C Final inspection prior to backfilling the OVVTSsystem by the Division, confirming that
itthe OWTS was installed according to the permit requirements and regulations or
variances to the regulations; and
4.-D. Identification of the systems contractor.
Amend Sec. 30-4-9®. Systems employing new technology.
Systems employing new technology may be considered by the Division, provided they have
been reviewed and accepted by the Water Quality Control Division according to Section 43.13 of
On -site Wastewater Treatment System Regulation #43, as adopted in 20173. The Division
prohibits the reduction of system size, or the reduction in vertical or horizontal separation when
higher level treatment systems are used.
Delete Sec. 30-4-100. - Experimental systems in its entirety and replace with the following:
Sec. 30-4-100. Product Development Permit
A. For products that have not received Colorado Water Quality Control Division acceptance, the
manufacturer may apply to the local public health agency for a product development permit.
Requirements for proprietary treatment component acceptance are in Regulation 43-5 OCR
1002-43.
B. For products or types of systems which have not been otherwise accepted by the Colorado
Water Quality Control Division pursuant to section 43.13.D of Regulation 43, the Board of
Public Health may approve an application for product development permit only if the system
has been designed by a professional engineer, and only if the application provides proof of
the ability to install a replacement OWTS in compliance with all local requirements in a timely
manner in the event of a failure or malfunction of the system installed.
C. Before a product development permit is issued, the Water Quality Control Division must
determine that the product to be tested qualifies for testing under the product development
evaluation based on information submitted to the Division.
1. Applicant must provide evidence of nationally accepted third -party testing of the product
to be evaluated, or
2. Provide test data from multiple single-family homes under normal working conditions that
meet the following criteria:
a. Test data must be provided from a minimum of four sites.
b. Each system must be tested over a period of at least one year.
c. Each system must be sampled at least three times during the year with at least one
sample obtained during cold weather conditions.
d. Laboratory results for all parameters for which acceptance is being requested must be
submitted.
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D. The board of health must not arbitrarily deny any person the right to consideration of an
application for such a system and must apply reasonable performance standards in
determining whether to approve such an application; 25-10-108 (2), C.R.S.
E. A completed application for a product development permit must be submitted to the Division
at least 30 days in advance of installation of the product.
F. An application for a product development permit must include the following:
1. Proof of the ability to install a replacement OWTS in compliance with all local requirements
in a timely manner in the event of a failure or malfunction of the system under testing;
2. A description of the product under development including performance goals;
3. Documentation signed by the owner of the proposed product development site allowing
access to the local public health agency and Division for inspection of the site; and,
4. Design documents as required in section 30-5-70 of this regulation.
0. Other than the performance standards identified in section 30-4-100 C. 2 above, the division
may stipulate additional requirements for the product development permit necessary to ensure
that the system performs as intended.
H. A product development permit is a site -specific permit. Product development testing at
multiple sites requires a product development permit for each site.
I. During the term of the product development permit, all data collected is to be submitted to the
Water Quality Control Division and the Division.
J. The Division may revoke or amend a product development permit, if the continued operation
or presence of the product under development:
1. Presents a risk to the public health or environment;
2. Causes adverse effects on the proper function of the OWTS on the site;
3. Leaks or discharges effluent on the surface of the ground; or
4. If the developer of the product fails to comply with any requirements stipulated on the
permit by the Division or the Water Quality Control Division.
K. If the product development permit is revoked, the product developer must install the
replacement system.
L. Once the system is installed and approved the Division must su oaly the Water Quality Control
Division with a copy of the completed OWTS permit.
M. The Division prohibits the reduction of system size, or the reduction in vertical or horizontal
separation when higher level treatment systems are used.
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mend Sec. 30-4-130. Variance procedure.
A. and B. — No changes.
C. Variances for repair of failing systems.
1. — No change.
2. For the repair of or upgrade to an .we -veld -existing system where the existing system
does not meet the required separation distances and where the size of the lotconditions
other than lot size precludes adherence to the required distances, a variance to the
separation distances may be requested. The repairs or upgrade mustshall be no closer
to features requiring setbacks than the existing facilities. Variances requesting setbacks
no closer than existing setbacks do not have to provide technical justification from a
professional engineer or professional geologist.
D. Prohibitions on the granting of variance requests.
1. and 2. — No change.
3. No variance will be issued which will result in setbacks to an offsite physical feature
which do not conform to the minimum setbacks defined in Table 30-7-1 without the board
of health considering any concernso-pdt of the owner of property containing
said feature. Property lines are considered offsite features. The property owner
containing said feature must be notified of the time and date of the hearing.
4. thru 6. — No change.
7. No variance shall be issued for the installation of a higher level treatment system based
on sizing or separation reductions.
Remainder of Section — No change.
Amen •` Sec. 3 -4-140. General prohibiti ns,
A. — No change.
B. Use, construction or existence of cesspools, pit privies, slit trenches, and seepage pits, is
prohibited.
Remainder of Section o change.
_mend Sec. 304-1Enforcement®
A. — No change.
Cease and desist orders. The Health Officer or his or her designee may issue an order to
cease and desist from the use of any OWTS or sewage treatment works which is found by
the Health Officer not to be functioning in compliance with these Regulations, the OWTS Act
or with applicable regulations, or is found to constitute a hazard to public health or has not
otherwise received timely repairs under the provisions of Section 25-10=106(1)0), C.R.S.
Such an order may be issued only after a hearing which shall be conducted by the Health
Officer not less than forty-eight (48) hours after written notice thereof is given to the owner or
occupant of the property on which the system is located. The order shall require that the
owner or occupant bring the system into compliance or eliminate the health hazard within
thirty (30) days,a rea-s nable-pi-o -- , or thereafter cease and desist from the use of
the system. A cease and desist order issued by the Health Officer shall be reviewable in the
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district court for the County wherein the system is located and upon a petition filed not later
than ten (10) days after the order is issued.
Amend Sec. 30-4-170. Penalties.
A. and B. — No change.
C. Upon a finding by the local board of health that a person is in violation of this regulation the
local board of health may assess a penalty of up to fifty dollars for each day of violation. In
determining the amount of the penalty to be assessed, the local board of health shall consider
the seriousness of the danger to the health of the public caused by the violation, the duration
of the violation, and whether the person has previously been determined to have committed
a similar violation.
D. A person subject to a penalty assessed pursuant to section 30-4-170 B. may appeal the
penalty to the local board of health by requesting a hearing before the appropriate body. The
request must be filed within thirty days after the penalty assessment is issued. The local
board of health shall conduct a hearing upon the request in accordance with section 24-4-
105, C.R.S.
ARTICLE V - Site and Soil Evaluation
Amend Sec. 30-5-10. Site and soil evaluation general requirements.
A. A site and soil evaluation must be conducted for each property on which an OWTS is
proposed, to determine the suitability of a location to support an OWTS and to provide the
designer with a sound basis to select the most appropriate OWTS design for the location and
application. Each site evaluation mustshall consist of:
1.A, Preliminary investigation;
2. B- Reconnaissance;
3.C Detailed soil investigation; and
4.07 Report and site plan.
Amend Sec. 30-5-20. Preliminary investigation.
A. A pPreliminary investigation: shall review documentedResearch of information relative to the
site and anticipated conditions must be conducted. Information gathered as part of the preliminary
investigation shallmust include, but is not limited to:
1.A- Property information:
Address;
_._ Legal description;
c.3- Existing structures; and
d./1. Location of existing or proposed wells on the property
2.8- Existing Division OWTS records.
3.C. Published site information:
a.- Topography; and
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b.a Soil data.
4.-D- Location of physical features, on and off the property, that will require setbacks, as
identified in Table 30-7-1.
5.E. Preliminary soil treatment area size estimate based on information on existing or
planned facility and local regulations.
6.- Other information required by the Division.
7.G. Additional information that may be useful to the specific evaluation, as available:
at: Survey;
b.2. Easements;
c.3: Floodplain maps;
d.4 Geology and basin maps and descriptions;
e.5. Aerial photographs;
f.6, Climate information; and
g_ Delineated wetlands maps.
Amend Sec. 30-5-30. Reconnaissance.
A A— Rceconnaissance: A visit to the property toshall evaluate the topography and other
surface conditions that will impact the selection and location and design of the OUTS must
be conducted., including Information gathered as part of the site reconnaissance may
include, but is not limited to:
1.A. Landscape position;
2.-B Topography;
3.C. Vegetation;
4.D- Natural and cultural features; and
5.E. Current and historic land use.
Amend Sec. 30-540. Detailed soil investigation.
A. Soil investigations to determine the long-term acceptance rate of a soil treatment area
mustshall be eitherconducted per the following criteria:
1. Visual and tactile evaluation of two (2) or more soil profile test pit excavations must be
conducted to determine soil type as well as to determine whether a limiting layer is
encountered.; or
2. Perc-o-1c-re soil profile holes or one (1) or more soil profile test
pit excavations.ln addition to the two soil profile test pit excavations, percolation testing
may be conducted to obtain additional information regarding the long-term acceptance
rate of the soil.
3. If the site evaluation includes both a visual tactile evaluation of soil profile test pit
excavations and percolation tests, and the results from these two evaluations do not
coincide with the same LTAR as noted in Table 30-10-1, the designer must use the more
restrictive LTAR in determining the size of the soil treatment area.
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B. If perco[afion�e�z erf^� ��, �t least ) soikpiofilo hole shall be eval
whether current -groundwater levels and/or be - o-ok-i-s-e-ncountered i hin el -O14 -8 --feet of the
r eg4•Ie ,��, . e.��,,.� �� �.�o� ��.�. ;i - test .:t e.,�.�..,at;,.�, .�r' described
°tears after
and Environment,
6.4
E. bei
f
Water Quality Control Commission's Regulation #43, a vi;
pre#-i-i'-e test -pit excavation shall be used instead of a soil profile hole when percolation tests
are pe-rf d -o-dete r term accep
allowed aftar
B.C--1#Procedure for performing visual and tactile evaluations of soil are performed without
percolation testsin order to determine a long-term acceptance rate:
1 The soils evaluation shall be performed by or under the supervision of a professional
engineer, professional geologist, competent technician, or other similarly qualified
professional as approved by the Division.
2. Evaluation of two (2) or more soil profile test pit excavations must be performed to
determine soil types and stre -tuc res rctive, limiting layers, evidence of seasonal h, gh
groundwater and best depth for the infiltrative surface. The total number of soil profile
test pit excavations beyond the required two shall be based on the judgment of the
competent technician.
3.2. At least one (1) of the soil profile test pit excavations must be performed in the portion of
the soil treatment area anticipated to have the most limiting conditions.
4.3.
.The minimum depth of the soil profile test pit excavation must
be to any limiting layer, or four feet below the infiltrative surface of the in -situ soil,
whichever is encountered first.
5. Layers and interfaces that interfere with the treatment and dispersal of effluent must be
noted. Thus, any limiting soil characteristic such as consistence also needs to be
evaluated. The evaluation of consistence may also include an evaluation of excavation
difficulty, rupture resistance, and/or penetration resistance.
6. The soil observations must be conducted at or immediately adjacent to the location of
the proposed soil treatment area, but if possible, not under the final location of a trench
or bed.
7. Each soil profile test pit excavation observed at the proposed soil treatment area must
be evaluated under adequate light conditions with the soil in an unfrozen state.
8. The soil observation method must allow observation of the different soil horizons that
constitute the soil profile.
9. Soil profile test pit observations must be conducted prior to percolation tests to determine
whether the soils are suitable to warrant percolation tests and, if suitable, at what depth
percolation tests must be conducted.
10. The soil type at the proposed infiltrative surface of the soil treatment area or a more
restrictive soil type within the treatment depth must be used to determine the long-term
acceptance rate from Table 30-10-1 or Table 30-10-1A. The treatment depth is two to
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four feet depending on the required thickness for the treatment level below the infiltrative
surface from Item 4, Table 30-7-2.
11. Soils data, previously collected by others at the site can be used for the purposes of an
OVVTS design at the discretion of the local public health agency. It is recommended that
the data be verified, at a minimum, by performing an evaluation of a soil profile test pit
excavation.
C. Soil descriptions for determination of a limiting layer must include:
1. The depth of each soil horizon measured from the ground surface and a description of
the soil texture, and structure of each soil horizon;
2. Depth to the bedrock;
3. Depth to the periodically saturated soil as determined by:
a. Redoximorphic features and other indicators of water levels; or
b. Deptn of standing water in the soil observation excavation, measured from the
ground surface, if observed, unless redoximorphic features indicate a higher level.
D. Procedure for performing percolation tests:
1. — No change.
2. Number of test holes; Location.
a. Soil percolation tests shall be performed in at least three (3) test holes in the area
in which the soil treatment area is to be located, spaced evenly over the
proposed area.
b. If the likely depth of a proposed infiltrative surface is uncertain, percolation tests
shalimust be performed at more than one (1) depth to determine the depth of the
infiltrative surface.
3. Dimensions.
a. The percolation test hole mustshall have a diameter of eight (8) to twelve (12) inches
and be terminated a minimum of six (6) inches and a maximum of eighteen (18)
inches below the proposed infiltrative surface.
4. Change in soil.
a. If a change of soil type, color or structure is present within those soils comprising the
depth of soil below the infiltrative surface as required in Table 30-7-2 for vertical
separation, a minimum of two (2) soil percolation holes mustshall be terminated in
the changed soil and percolation tests musci:that4 be conducted in both holes.
5. Percolation tests.
a. The percolation tests shallmust be conducted using the hole preparation, soil
saturation and rate measurement procedures described below.
b. — No change.
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c. Presoak.
i
g.
1) The hole mustshalt be presoaked adequately to accomplish both saturation,
which is filling the void spaces between the soil particles, and swelling, which is
the intrusion of water into the individual soil particles.
2) — No change.
d. Percolation rate measurement.
1) With the exception of sandy soils containing five percent (5%) or less particles
passing through the #200 sieve, by weight, percolation rate measurements
shallmust be made on the day following the presoak procedure.
2) If water remains in the percolation test hole after the swelling period, adjust the
depth to approximately six (6) inches above the gravel in the bottom of the hole.
From a fixed reference point, measure the drop in water level over a series of
thirty -minute intervals. The drops are used to calculate the percolation rate.
3) — No change.
e. Sandy soils.
1) In sandy soils or other soils in which the first six (6) inches of water seeps out
of the hole in less than thirty (30) minutes, after the twenty-four- (24) hour
swelling period, the time interval between measurements mustshall be taken as
ten (10) minutes and the test conducted for one (1) hour. The drop that occurs
during the final ten (10) minutes llmust be used to calculate the percolation
rate.
2) If the soil is so sandy or coarse textured that it will not retain any water, then
the infiltration rate shallmust be recorded as less than one (1) minute per inch.
f. Percolation rate determination and reporting.
1) The field percolation rate shallwill be the average rate of the percolation rates
determined for all percolation test holes observed in the proposed soil treatment
area in minutes per inch. The average percolation rate determined by the tests
shallmust be used in determining the long-term acceptance rate for the
proposed system from Table 30-10-1.
2) The technician performing the percolation tests shall furnish an accurate scale
drawing, showing the location of the soil profile holes or soil profile test pit
excavations and/or percolation holes tied to lot corners or other permanent
objects. The drawing mustshall meet the criteria in Paragraph 30-5-60.A.7. All
holes musts-htt be clearly labeled to relate to the information provided for the
profile test pits and percolation tests.
Percolation test waiver. If the applicant demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the
c n-- amt m is not depentn, -u n -s a4 so- p-tien, t r e!itof
h- Alternate percolation testing.
1) Alternate percolation test procedures may be approved, provided that the test
results of alternate procedures are substantially equivalent to those determined
using the test procedures described in this Section.
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2) Prior approval from the Division of alternate percolation test procedures is
required.
Delete E. and in its entirety.
Amend Sec. 30-5-5C. PJla rnip] of SoH Proffra Test PO- Excavations or Percolation holes.,
profile hoe- pit exc a n
n
nar44ng"
The soil profile test pit excavations or percolation holes, profile holes and profile test pit
excavations must be flagged or otherwise marked to allow easy location by others. Percolation
holes prof le holes must remain open until after evaluation by the Division. The soil profile
test pit excavations may be backfilled after evaluation by the third party professional (professional
engineer, geologist, competent technician or other similar professional). If the profile test pit
excavation is backfilled prior to inspection by the Division, a monitoring port shall be installed prior
to backfilling for evaluation by the Division. Soil test pit excavations that are left open must be
suitably barricaded to prevent unauthorized access and to address safety concerns.
Amend Sec. 30-5-60. Report and site plan.
A. A written report shallmust describe the results of the preliminary investigation,
reconnaissance and detailed evaluations. The report may be in text and/or tabular form and
shallmust include a drawing locating features relative to the proposed OWTS location and
test locations. The report may be included as part of the OWTS design document. The report
must include, but is not limited to:
1.A-CompanyTh-e rya e, address, telephone number, e-mail address and name of
individual, credentials and qualific=ations of the individual conducting the site evaluation;
2.W- Preliminary and detailed evaluations, providing information from the surface site
characteristics assessment and soils investigation;
3. . Dates of preliminL ry and detailed evaluations;
4.a A graphic soil log, to scale, indicating depth of drill holethe soil test pit or excavation,
soil description and classification, depth to any limiting layergroundwater encountered
during drilling or excavation, type of equipment used to drill the profile hole or excavate
the soil profile test pit, and date of soils investigationid-e--of—ins, tigator and
5.E. Setback distances to features listed in Table 30-7-1;
6.FSetback distances to features listed in Table 30-7-2, existing on the site or within
applicable setback limits, whichever is greater;
7.G, A drawing created to a scale that provides the complete property boundary lines. The
Mminimum drawing size challis --be eight and one-half (8.5) inches by eleven (11) inches.
If the property is too large to adequately indicate and label the profile test pits and
percolation test holes, a detail of the portion of the site containing the soil profile test pits
and percolation test holes must be submitted. If the property is too large to adequately
show site evaluation information, a detail drawing that includes the information required
from the site and soil evaluation that will impact the location of the OWTS must be
submitted. Drawings shallmust indicate dimensions, have a north arrow and graphic
scale and include:
Fixed, non -degradable temporary or permanent benchmark, Hhorizontal and
vertical reference points of the proposed soil treatment area; soil observations;
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percolation testing results and pertinent distances from the proposed OWTS to all
required setbacks, lot improvements, easements, ordinary high water mark of a
pond, creek, stream, lake, wetland or other surface waters and detention or retention
ponds; and property lines;
b.2. Contours or slope direction and percent slope;
c.3- The location of any visible or known unsuitable, disturbed or compacted soils;
d 4- The estimated depth of periodically saturated soils and bedrock or flood elevation,
if applicable; and
e.5. The proposed elevation of the infiltrative surface of the soil treatment area, from
an established datum (either ground surface or a benchmark).
8.H- Anticipated construction -related issues, if applicable;
9. An assessment of how known or reasonably foreseeable land use changes are
expected to affect the system performance, including but not limited to changes in
drainage patterns, increased impervious surfaces and proximity of new water supply
wells, if applicable; and
10.J, A narrative explaining difficulties encountered during the site evaluation, including but
not limited to identifying and interpreting soil and landform features and how the
difficulties were resolved, if applicable.
Amend Sec. 30-5-70. Design document.
A. The report and site plan may be attached to the design document or the report and site plan
may be combined with the design information as a single document.
B. The design document shalimust include a brief description of the facility and its proposed
use, basis and calculations of design flow and influent strength.
C. The design document must contain all plan detail necessary for permitting, installation and
maintenance, including:
1. Assumptions and calculations for each component, including total dynamic head (TDH)
and gallons per minute (GPM) for all dosing systems;
2. A fixed, non -degradable temporary or permanent benchmark, (North America Vertical
Datum or assumed elevation is acceptable);
3.a A scale drawing showing the location of each OWTS component and distances to
water supplies, surface water, physical and health impact features on both the subject
and adeacent properties requiring setbacks;
4.3. Layout of soil treatment area, dimensions of trenches or beds, distribution method and
equipment, distribution boxes, drop boxes, valves or other components used;
5.47 Elevation or Ddepth of infiltrative surface of the soil treatment area, depth of the septic
tank invert, and allan-d oepth of other components of the OWTS;
6.5. Special structural design considerations,
integrity of each component;
tanks or oth
weight or pie
composition, such as high sulfate
conditions e -xis
as applicable to ensure the long-term
ens for septic
es -t elevation eft
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7.6. References to design manuals or other technical materials used;
8.7 Installation procedures, as applicable;
9.8. Operation and maintenance manuals or instructions; and
10.9. Other information that may be useful, such as photos and cross-section drawings.
Delete Sec. 30-5-80. As -built drawings.
Scale di
Lion from knov
names and models as -aa-!able and
OWTS and components.
Amend Sec. 30-5-980. Site protection.
and maintaining -4-4e
Prior to and Dduring construction, the proposed soil treatment area and replacement area, if
any, must be protected from disturbance, compaction or other damage by means of staking,
fencing, posting or other effective method.
Amend Sec. 30-5 190. Qualifications for competent technician.
A. — No change.
B. Visual and tactile evaluation of soil.
1. Competencies needed:
a. and b. — No change.
c. Identify type and grade of soil structure;
d. thru g. — No change.
2. Possible demonstrations of competence in visual and tactile evaluation of soil:
a. — No change.
b. Attendance at training or workshop for soil evaluation for OWTS, including both class
and field work.
(1) If the training or workshop includes an exam to verify acceptable completion of
the course, a passing grade on the exam must be attained.
3. The Water Quality Control Division mustshall approve training for visual and tactile
evaluation of soil.
ARTICLE VI - Wastewater Flow and Strength
Amend Sec. 30-6-10. Wastewater flows.
A. — No change.
B. Single-family residential homes.
1. Design flow per person must beshall be seventy-five (75) gallons per day (gpd).
2. The minimum design flow for a new home mustshall be for a two -bedroom house, unless
otherwise noted in this regulation. The minimum design flow for the repair or replacement
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of an OWTS of an existing one -bedroom home must be forshall be one -bedroom, unless
bedrooms are added.
3. For homes up to and including three (3) bedrooms, the assumed number of persons per
bedroom is shall be two (2) for design purposes.
4. For homes with more than three (3) bedrooms, the assumed number of persons ism
be six (6) persons (first three [3] bedrooms x two [2] persons per bedroom), plus one (1)
additional person for each bedroom more than three (3) bedrooms.
5. — No change.
Table 30-6-1 — No change.
C Auxiliary buildings.
1. — No change.
2. If the flow from the auxiliary building is only generated by residents of the home, it
willshall be assumed that the OWTS for the home will be adequately sized to include the
auxiliary building if the flows are combined.
3. — No change.
4. If the auxiliary building has a separate OWTS, the facility mustshall be sized on the basis
of Table 30-6-2 and a septic tank detention time of forty-eight (48) hours.
D. Multi -family and commercial on -site wastewater treatment systems.
1. Design flow values and strengths for multi -family and commercial systems mustshall be
determined from:
1-a. Table 30-6-2; or
2b. An analysis of flows and strengths from at least three (3) comparable facilities or from
the facility, if it is an existing facility, must be submitted to the Division for approval.
The analysis mustshall include:
ail} Metered water flows for inside use only for at least a year or, if the use is
seasonal for a full season. If metered flows are less than full capacity, they
mustshall be paired with actual use in units of persons present or meals served or
other units as appropriate so that an actual daily rate per unit can be determined.
The daily rate per unit times the number of units at full occupancy willshall be the
design flow.
b2)7 Total suspended solids and BOD 5 o CBOD 5 tests at times of full use. At least
three (3) samples, taken at least one (1) week apart, are required. Sampling that
provides equivalent and representative data through "composite sampling" may be
allowed.
c-1). Explanation and justification for the comparability of the tested facilities with the
proposed facility.
E. Flow equalization.
1. — No change.
2. The highest peak assumed mustshall be at least equal to the full capacity of the facility.
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3. The stored flow mustshall be distributed to the soil treatment area before the next
greater -than -average peak.
4. — No change.
5. Timed dosed pressure distribution or timed dosed NDDS mustshall be used. The soil
treatment area reduction for timed pressure distribution mustshall not be used in addition
to the flow equalization reduction.
6. — No change.
Amend Table 30-6-2
Estimate of Average Daily Wastewater Flow and
BOD 5 Load Per Person Unless Otherwise Noted
Residential Wastewater
Single-family dwellings
:Y
Sui+Aite.w.�Lr�ia+:w.w��.w�.e'MwulNw
75
BOD 5 in
Pounds Per
Day
.20
OR Single-family dwellings or aAuxiliary buildings by fixture type
Bath/shower
Dishwasher
LI
Kitchen sink with garbage grinder
Laundry washer
Lavatory
Water closet (toilet)
Hotels and motels per roomTotal with kitchen sink garbage
grinder
Multiple -family dwellings or apartments
baths
.ar .. owe. -r- r•
I
2
Boarding and rooming houses (users absent during working
hours)Hotels and motels aer ro-or^ with private baths
14.7
1.8
5.8
19.5
8.4
. 014
. 002
. 052
. 037
. 021
24.8
75
7550
. 029
. 1520
. 2015
5075 .15
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Tiny Homes***, per unit'�i ply -dwellings or apartments
oents
Boarding and F
Mobile home
Mobile home park per space
Commercial Wastewater
Facilities with short-term or transient visitors
Examples: Airports or bus stations per passenger; fairgrounds
I per person attending; ball parks, race tracks, stadiums, theaters
or auditoriums per seat
"•^Y' D..,.�y..y...x...c^m...ari'Ni'rne.;v..,4_ imvpw.w•••••• ..�
Airport per employee
•
Barber and beauty shops per chair
Bowling alleys per lane - toilet wastes only
Country club per member
SVC
Country club per employee
Dentist offices per non -wet chair
1507-5
5
100
50
Doctor offices per doctor 250
Factories and plants exclusive of industrial wastewater per
employee per eight -hour shift - no showers
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Factories and plants exclusive of industrial wastewater per
employee per eight -hour shift - showers provided
Kennels per dog
Laundries, self-service per commercial washer
co......
Office buildings per employee per 8 -hour shift
25
30
41.
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stations
per
toilet
fixture
250 s
.50 *
Stores
and shopping
centers
per
square
foot of
retail
space
.1
.01
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, "env'•'•a_r..ka•-v...W..r,'.
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with
flush
toilets
50
rnm A(j'L'G' ! V' •. •jj oam
Rlit 'es (fY1dL•iN�.Ma%WJ.w4J
---------
a v. —v♦ , -- ,a. -. - ..... •. n - _
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Work
r
or
construction
camps
toilets
semi
-permanent
without
flush
.02
Food
Service
Establishment
Restaurant
open
1
or
2
meals
per seat
50t-- .06/meal
>,
I
24
-hour
restaurant
per
seat
.07/meal
75
served
Resr
taurant
n with
t
paper
service
only
per
seat
25
.01/meal
served
I
Additional
for
bars
and
cocktail
lounges
per seat
30
.02
I
Drive-in
restaurant
v.m..W.a
per car
_
__v.__
space
50
.02
Institutional
Wastewater
Without
-
Kitchens Unless Otherwise Noted
--
Churches,
per
seat;
without
any
food
service,
or
other
uses
3.5
.01
Churches,
per
seat;
warming
kitchen
only,
no
ma
or
food
52-5O
s erviceHos
ait als
be space.012-4
d
per
p
4
Churches,
per
seat;
with
food
service, per
meal
served****
4
.02
Hospitals
per
bed space
250
.20
Nursing
homes;
Group
homes
for
developmentally
disabled,
125O0
.2017
per
bed
space
Schools,
_.____- - .—m-a
boarding
--
per
person
100
.17
Schools,
day
without
cafeteria,
gym
or
showers
15
.04
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Schools, day with cafeteria, no gym or showers
Schools, day with cafeteria, gym and showers
Schools, day additional for school workers
Camps, day, no meals served
a
Luxury resort
Resort, night and day
Campground per campsite **
Sr
Recreational and Seasonal Wastewater Use
et.. 0% a .. , M...0 ,5..m -Try..,,., we. .e—taM o,,,<,
Public park flush toilet per fixture per hour when park is open
Public park urinal per fixture per hour when park is open
Public park shower per fixture per hour when park is open
.............,.w..-,..•.. 5.....,...,.<.. ra.v./'.4..r..p...r.�..7.>;z..rr s�t.r,.Nr,<..>vmloa<,-w ya..,..y> tt,;>rF•..r V> Y .. ....
Public park faucet per fixture per hour when park is open
Swimming pools and bathhouses
Travel trailer parks with individual water and sewage hookup
per unit **
Travel trailer park without individual water and sewage hookup
per unit **
15
125
50
50
36
10
10050
50
.12
.04 lbs./fixture
.01 lbs/fixture
. 10 lbs./fixture
. 04 lbs./fixture
* BOD levels need further verification depending on the specific use of the facility.
.12
**Laundry facilities are to be calculated on a per -commercial washer basis in accordance with
other elements of this table.
***For the purpose of this Table, a "Tiny home" is a structure that has only one bedroom and
has <400 sq.ft. of livable space, including lofts. In this instance, the OVVTS may be sized for
only one bedroom.
****For churches with food service the 4 gal/meal must be added to the 3.5 gal/seat to
determine projected design flows.
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Amend Sec. 30-6-20. Wastewater strength.
A. — No change.
B. High strength waste must be reduced-CBOD 5_strength must oe reduced to at least Treatment
Level TL1 quality or lower before applying to a soil treatment area. Waste strength levels
defined in Tables 30-6-3 and 30-6-4 must be used to determine compliance.
Amend Table 30-6-3
Treatment Levels
TL 3N
BOD5 (mg/L)
180
MOW
CBOD51± (mg/L)
145=
(Shading indicates higher treatment levels)
Awl
TSS (mglL)
Total Nitrogen
(mg/L)
80
SailiaMr:airnateAl
4
60-80
50%
Litt! on
N/A340
arg-a4 c material are submitted in BOD ewithout data in CBOD 5_, the data
jrn BOO H! e_Ievels.Requirements for CBOD5 are only
related to effluent samples from a higher level treatment system.
Domestic septic tank effluent prior to soil treatment or higher level treatment has a wide range
of concentrations. These values are typical, but values used for design must account for site
specific information.
3 Total Nitrogen does not apply to Treatment Levels TL2 and TL3. Processes intended to reduce
total nitrogen are addressed in Treatment Levels TL2N and TL3N. Any total nitrogen reductions
that may be observed for TL2 and TL3 are as a result of the treatment process for BOD5 and TSS
reductions.
x**4 NSF/ANSI Standard 245 - Wastewater Treatment Systems - Nitrogen Reduction requires
reduction of 50 percent rather than an absolute value.
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Add Table 30-6-4 High Strength Wastewater
BOD5
(mg/L)
TSS
(mg/L)
Fats,
Oils,
Grease (FOG)
(mq/L)
Septic
Tank
Influent
>300
>200
>50
Septic
Tank
Effluent
>180
>80
>25
*High strength effluent prior to a septic tank has a wide range of concentrations. The values are typical, but
values used for design purposes must account for site -specific information.
ARTICLE VII - Minimum Distances Between Components of an On -Site Wastewater
Treatment System and Physical Features
Amend Sec. 30-7-20. Dry gulches, cut banks and fill areas.
A. Separation distances to dry gulches, cut banks and fill areas in Table 30-7-1 mustshall apply
unless the designer or design engineer determines, by observation of the exposed slope of
the dry gulch or cut bank or by profile holes or soil profile test pit excavations, that a
restrictivelimiting layer is present that will direct or allow the effluent from the soil treatment
area to move laterally and surface. In this instance, a greater distance may be required.
B. — No change.
C. The separation distance between a component and the crest of a dry gulch or cut bank will
be evaluated for potential erosion or slope instability if the components and the slope are too
close together. If there is potential for erosion or instability, the separation distance mustshall
be increased until the risk is minimized.
Amend Sec. 30-7-30. - On -site Wastewater Treatment System design consideration and
treatment requirements - separation distances from soil treatment area.
A. and B. — No change.
C. Item 4 in Table 30-7-2 addresses the required vertical separation distance between the
infiltrative surface of the soil treatment area and the limitingrestrictive layer or the required
depth of soil comprising the soil treatment area.
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Amend Table 30-7-1
Minimum Horizontal Distances in Feet Between Components of an On -Site Wastewater
Treatment System
Installed After November 15, 1973 and Water, Physical and Health Impact Features
Component
Spring,
Suction
Well, '
Line
Potable
Water
Potable
Water
Supply
CisternStructure
Structure
Property
Lines,
Piped or
Lined
Irrigation
Ditch -
upslope
. Subsurface
Watercourse,
Irrigation
Lake,
Dry
Gulch,
Cut
Bank,
Septic
Tank Higher level
without
basement
- crawlspace or
footing
Lateral,
Ditch,
Fill
treatment unit Dosing
Potable
Supply
w/basement
drainsDwelling
D ell
Stream,
Area
Tank
Vault or Privy
Water
Lines
crawlspace or
CccupiCd
Stormwater
Infiltration
Structure
Wetland
(from
Crest)
Supply
curtain
Wilding-
footing drains
Cistern¢
drain
•
S
Le
Do
ptic
el
ing
Treatment
Tank,
Tank,
Higher
Vault
Unit,
or
50 2
10
2
25
5
10
1
10
I
50
10
{
-
Vault
Privy
.,
wilding
Sewer or
50 2
5610-2
025-2
0
10 2
10
2
50 2
10 2
-
—
Effluent
-
Lines
—
,
._, _
25
50 3
25
5
1ST
U
lined
Trench,
Sand
STA
Filter,
Bed,
100
3
25 2
2520
2-010
10
Su
surface Dispersal
System
fined
Sand Filter
60
10 2
2515
X10
10
10
25
10
5
E
F
apotranspiration
Id
Lined
or Outside
of
60
10
2
2.515
25
10
5
15
10
10
Berm
astewater
of
Lined
Pond
UnI
Soil
R
U
}
E
inutes
lined
ned
With
e Slower
apotranspiration
Lined
Sand
a
or
Percolation
per
Partially
than
Filter
Inch,
in
60
100
25 2
2515
15
_
10
25
25
15
10
S
W
Sys
S
O
stem,
erm
stewater
em
her
A
,.,,....,,.n.,
for
of
Not
Treatment
than
Outside
Unlined
Pond,
Relying
Aerosol
.
._....d,..a.
of
or
on
Vault Privy
50-
10
25
15-
10
25
a-0--
- -
__
--
Sys
em
STA
Not
Relying
for
on
1003
102
50125
125
_.. ._..... _ -
10
... ...
0
.., • a...asemmvavwmc-
253
10
4
10
Di
persalTreatmen-t
an
Uti-liztng
Aer-esa-l-
Xrisp nw.:...u..
'Li...;•.:'- ..w:w
..i./..Y ngwwMid" ..
_
, -.. .. ....
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Methods
• _
•
NOTE: The minimum distances shown above must be maintained between the OWTS
components and the features described. Where soil, geological or other conditions warrant,
greater distances may be required by the Board of Public Health or by the Water Quality
Control Commission pursuant to Section 25-8-206, C.R.S., and applicable regulations. For
repair or upgrading of existing OWTS where the size of lot precludes adherence to these
distances, a repaired OWTS shall not be closer to setback features than the existing OWTS,
as reviewed and approved by the Water Quality Control Division. Components that are not
watertight should not extend into areas of the root system of nearby trees.
1 Includes potable wells, irrigation wells and monitoring wells set within a potable aquifer
and infiltration galleries permitted as wells by the Division of Water Resources.
2 Crossings or encroachments may be permitted at the points as noted above, provided
that the water or wastewater conveyance pipe is encased for the minimum setback distance
on each side of the crossing. A length of pipe shall be used with a minimum Schedule 40
rating of sufficient diameter to easily slide over and completely encase the conveyance must
be used. Rigid end caps of at least Schedule 40 rating must be glued or secured in a
watertight fashion to the ends of the encasement pipe. A hole of sufficient size to
accommodate the pipe mustshall be drilled in the lowest section of the rigid cap so that the
conveyance pipe rests on the bottom of the encasement pipe. The area in which the pipe
passes through the end caps mustshall be sealed with an approved underground sealant
compatible with the piping used. Other methods of encasement that provide equal protection
are allowed. These methods must be designed by a professional engineer and approved by
the local public health agency.
3 Add 8 feet additional distance for each 100 gallons per day of design flows between 1,000
and 2,000 gallons per day, unless it can be demonstrated by a professional engineer or
geologist by a hydrologic analysis or the use of a barrier, consisting of a minimum 30 mil PVC
liner or equivalent, that contamination will be minimized.
4
5
All horizontal setbacks to a potable water supply cistern must be met unless a variance
by the Board of Examiners of Water Well Construction and Plumb Installation Contractors
is granted per section 11.4 of the Water Well Construction Rules, 2 CCR 402-2. The
minimum horizontal setback that may be granted through a variance is to 25 feet.
If the structure is not used as a habitable unit, the isolation may be reduced by the local
board of health to no less than 50 feet.
6 Building sewer installations shall meet the design requirements of the Colorado Plumbing
Code.
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Amend Table 30-7-2
On -site Wastewater Treatment System Design Consideration and Treatment
Requirements - Separation Distances from Soil Treatment Area
Item
OWTS Design Consideration
All Treatment Levels
Horizontal Separation Distances
Distance from soil treatment area to on -site well
vw
9
Greater than or equal
to 100 feet
Distance from soil treatment area to pond, creek, lake or other
surface water feature
Distance from soil treatment area to dry gulch or cut bank
Greater than or equal
to 50 feet
—,s.__.._.
Greater than or equal
to 25 feet
Vertical Separation Distances
Treatment Ddepth in feet from treaty ent area -infiltrative 4 feet (3 feet with
surface to a limitingrestrictive layer or groundwater
pressure dosing)
NOTE: Treatment levels are defined in Table 30-6-3.
ARTICLE VIII - Design Criteria - General
Amend Sec. 30-8-10. Performance.
A. The OWTS for single-family homes shall be designed to accommodate the proposed flows
from the structure as defined in 30-6-10.B. Flow estimates for multi -family or commercial
OWTS must comply with 30-6-10.D.1. Expected waste strength as noted in Table 30-6-3 and
Table 30-6-4 must also be addressed, where applicable. Installation of low flow fixtures or the
separation of toilet waste or other sources of wastewater does not allow for the reduction in
the size of an OWTS.
B. OWTS shall be designed and constructed to achieve the treatment level specified by the
design.
Amend Sec. 30-8-20. Reliability.
0WTS mustshall be designed and constructed such that each component shall function,
when installed and operated, in a manner not adversely affected by normal operating conditions,
including erosion, corrosion, vibration, shock, climatic conditions and usual household chemicals.
Each component mustshali be free of nonfunctional protrusions or sharp edges or other hazards,
which could cause injury to persons, animals or properties. Design mustshall be such as to
exclude flies and rodents and other vectors and to prevent the creation of nuisances and public
health hazards and mustshall provide for efficient operation and maintenance.
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Amend Sec. 30-8-30. Accessibility for inspection, maintenance and servicing.
A. Septic tanks mustshall have watertight risers over each access manhole, and all risers
mustshall extend to or above final grade.
E. For new construction, the top of any septic tank, dosing tank or vault must be no deeper than
four feet below finished grade.
BC. Each treatment component of an OWTS, other than the septic tank and soil treatment
area, shall be equipped with access manholes with risers that extend to or above final grade,
located to permit periodic physical inspection, collection and testing of samples and
maintenance of all components and compartments.
GD. Riser lids.
1 Each riser lid must be watertight, brought to or above the surface, and must shalt have a
secure closing mechanism, such as a lock, special -headed bolts or screws, or sufficient
weight (defined as 59 pounds) to prevent unauthorized access.
DE. Components that require access for maintenance mustshall include, but not be limited to,
submerged bearings, moving parts, pumps, siphons, valves, tubes, intakes, slots, distribution
boxes, drop boxes, cleanouts, effluent screens, filters, inlet and outlet baffles, aerators,
treatment equipment and other devices.
EF. Components mustshall be designed and constructed so that, when installed, they mustshall
be easily maintained, sampled and serviced according to the manufacturer's
recommendations. Easy physical access to treatment components by maintenance
personnel and equipment mustshali be provided.
Amend Sec. 30-8-40. Plumbing codes.
Plumbing fixtures, building sewers, vents, sewer lines and other appurtenances mustshall be
designed, operated and maintained so as to comply with the minimum requirements of the locally
enforced plumbing code. In the absence of a local plumbing code, designs mustshalt adhere to
the Colorado Plumbing Code (3 CCR 720-1). A local plumbing permit may be required.
Amend Sec. 30-8-50. Electrical equipment.
A. All electrical work, equipment and materials mustshali comply with the requirements of the
locally enforced code. A local electrical permit may be required.
B. Electrical components mustshall be protected from moisture and corrosive gases.
Amend Sec. 30-8-60. Indicators of failure or malfunctioning for systems utilizing
mechanical apparatus.
A signal device mustshalt be installed which will provide a recognizable indication or warning
to the user that the system or component is not operating as intendedor is operating but
malfunctioning. This indication or warning mustsh-a-RR be a visual signal andor audible signal ---of
th, and mustshati be located in a centralized area within visual and audible range of the system
user. A signal or message may also be sent remotely to a maintenance provider.
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Amend Sec. 30-8-70. Sampling access.
A. If sampling for testing or as a requirement for a permit will be required of effluent from a
component other than the soil treatment area, an accessible sampling point mustshall be
provided.
B. If sampling of the treated wastewater from the soil treatment area will be required for testing
or as a requirement for a permit, a monitoring well or wells mustshall be constructed.
Monitoring wells musts -` ; T1 be located down gradient from the soil treatment area, accessible
and provided with a properly securable cover at or above the ground surface. Monitoring
wells up gradient of the system may also be required. Lysimeters or other collection devices
under the soil treatment area may be used instead of a monitoring well.
Amend Sec. 30-8-80. Component operating instructions.
A. The manufacturer of proprietary treatment units utilizing mechanical components mustshall
provide clear, concise written instructions covering the components which, when followed,
mustshall assure proper installation and safe and satisfactory operation and maintenance.
B. If the OWTS uses public domain technology, the design engineer mustshall provide clear,
concise written instruction covering the components which, when followed, musts -sue assure
proper installation and safe and satisfactory operation and maintenance.
Amend Sec. 30-8-90. Surface activity.
Activity • r use on the surface of the ground over any part of the OWTS must be restricted,
The soil treatment area must not be subject to damage or soil compaction from livestock, vehicular
traffic, recreational use, or other site development activity. Construction equipment not necessary
t0 install the OWTS must be kept off of the soil treatment area to prevent undesirable compaction
of the soils. - _ i 1 • • • • • i •
ent shalt be
kept off of the
compaction. If compaction occurs, the disturbed or compacted soil mustshall be reevaluated
and/or new soil evaluationspercolation tests may be performed_ to the d -is ufbed or compacted
-I] and tThe system must be redesigned if the soilparameters permeability hasve changed.
Amend Sec. 30-8-100. Floodplains.
A. ANnew, expanded or OWTS repair/replacement OWTS installed in a 100 -year floodplain
mustshall meet or exceed the requirements of the Weld County Floodplain Management
Ordinance contained in Chapter 23 and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Repairs of an existing system musts -h -a14 meet the requirements as feasible. The system, as
approved by the Division, mustshall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of
floodwaters into the system and discharge from the system into the floodwaters. The OWTS
must be located to avoid impairment to floodwaters or contamination from them during
flooding. The Division has available a floodplain guidance document.
B. A No- new or expanded OWTS must notshall be installed in a floodway designated in a 100 -
year floodplain where a conforming OWTS outside the floodway can be installed. For any
new OWTS or system repair that may affect the floodway delineation, appropriate procedures
must- be followed, including revision of the floodway designation, if necessary.
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Amend Sec. 30-8-110. Business, commercial, industrial, institutional or multi -family
dwelling wastewater systems.
A. An OWTS that will serve a business, commercial, industrial or institutional property or a
multi -family dwelling mustshall:
Al. Be designed by a professional engineer;
B2. Receive only such biodegradable wastes for treatment and distribution as are
compatible with those biological treatment processes as occur within the septic tank, any
additional treatment unit and the soil treatment area; and
G3. Receive authorization by rule or a Class V underground injection permit from the United
States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) before an application for an OWTS
permit is approved, if the system may receive nonresidential wastewater or is otherwise
covered by the EPA underground injection control program. Subsequent to acceptance
by the EPA, the Division may choose to also issue a permit for this type of use.
ARTICLE IX - Design Criteria - Components
Amend Sec. 30-9-10. Tanks and vaults.
A. Watertightness.
1. Septic tanks, vaults, purm-pdosing tanks, other treatment components, risers and lids
mustshall not allow infiltration of groundwater or surface water and mustshall not allow
the release of wastewater or liquids through other than designed openings.
2. When the final compartment of a tank is being proposed for use as a pump or siphon
chamber, the wall between this chamber and the previous chamber must be watertight
except for the intended hydraulic opening.
23. Acceptable watertightness testing methods, performed at a manufacturer's site or in
the field, include water filling the tank or vacuum testing.
B. Tank anchoring. In locations where groundwater or floodwaters may cause instability
problems to the septic tank, vault or other treatment unit in the OWTS due to flotation, the
tank, vault or unit mustshall be anchored in a manner sufficient to provide stability when the
tank is empty. Risers mustshall be included in the buoyancy calculations.
1. If a manufacturer provides recommendations for anchoring designs, they may be used
if they meet the conditions present at the site.
If a manufacturer does not provide recommendations for provisions to compensate for
buoyancy or if the professional engineer chooses to provide his or her own designs, the
anchoring system design mustshall- be prepared by the professional engineer.
C. Identification and data marking. All tanks and treatment units mustshall be permanently and
legibly marked in a location, for the purpose of inspection, that is readily visible when
inspected before backfilling. The marking inscription mustshall include the following:
1. thru 5. — No change.
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Amend Sec. 30-9-20. Septic tanks.
A. The manufacturer mustshall provide sufficient information to demonstrate that the tank will
meet the design specification.
B. Sizing requirements:
1. Sizing for residential capacity for new installations mustshall be based upon the number
of bedrooms according to Table 30-9-1:
Table 30-9-1 - No change.
2. For multi -family and nonresidential applications, a septic tank mustshall be sized to
permit detention of incoming wastewater design flows for a minimum of forty-eight (48)
hours.
3. and 4. — No change.
C. Inspection and Testing of septic tank watertightness.
1. Testing of septic tanks must be performed and evaluated as specified in Section 9 of
ASTM C1227-123 (Standard Specification for Precast Septic Tanks) for concrete tanks
or in Standard IAPMO/ANSI Z1000-200713 (American Standards for Prefabricated
Septic Tanks) for other prefabricated septic tanks.
2. Each unit mustshall be inspected in the field for conditions that may compromise its
watertightness.
3. The inspection in the field musts -I- be conducted by the Division and be performed
after the tank installation but before backfilling.
4. — No change.
D. Septic tank design and dimension criteria.
1. A septic tank mustshall have two (2) or more compartments or more than one (1) tank
may be used in a series. The first compartment of a two -compartment tank or the first
tank in a series mustshall hold no less than one-half (1/2) of the required effective volume.
2. Inlet invert mustshal4 be at least two (2) inches higher than the outlet invert.
3. Inlet tee or baffle mustshall extend above the surface of the liquid at least five (5) inches
and mustshall extend a minimum of eight (8) inches below the liquid surface. However
the inlet tee or baffle must not extend to a depth of more than 40 percent of the liquid
depth measured from the liquid surface.
4. Outlet tee or baffle mustshaR extend at least five (5) inches above and fourteen (14)
inches below the outlet invert, however, it must not extend to more than 40 percent of
the liquid depth measured from the liquid surface and, if
accommodate an ef¢ n. The outlet tee or baffle that accommodates an effluent
screen must be located so that the effluent screen has sufficient clearance to be removed
through the access opening with a riser in place.
5. The distance from the outlet invert to the underside of the tank top mustshall be at least
ten (10) inches.
6. Liquid depth shalimust be a minimum of thirty (30) inches and the maximum depth
mustsha-l4 not exceed the tank length.
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7 The transfer of liquid from the first compartment to the second or successive
compartment musts -hall be made at a liquid depth of between thirty-five percent (35%)
and forty-five percent (45%) of the liquid depth measured from the liquid surface.
8 At least one (1) access openinqmanhole no less than twenty (20) inches across
must! -4 be provided in each compartment of a septic tank.
9. A septic tank mustshall have a minimum of twenty-five (25) square feet of liquid surface
area and have at least a six-foot separation between inlets and outlets. Septic tanks in
series, combined, mustshall have a minimum of twenty-five (25) square feet of liquid
surface area and the sum of the distances between inlets and outlets of all tanks must
be at least six (6) feet. The requirements for liquid surface area and separation between
inlet and outlet may be waived for tanks with less than seven -hundred -fifty -gallon
effective volume.
E. Concrete septic tank structural design.
1. Concrete septic tanks mustshall comply with the structural design criteria of ASTM
C1227-123 (Standard Specification for Precast Septic Tanks).
2. and 3. — No change.
4. Tank slab lids, or mid -seam tanks, and the connections between the tank and risers
musty -4 be designed to providesealed to be for a watertight seal.
tertight.
F. Fiberglass, fiberglass -reinforced polyester and plastic tanks.
1. All fiberglass, fiberglass -reinforced polyester and plastic tanks musts -h i1 meet the
minimum design and structural criteria of IAPMO/ANSI 21000-209-713 (American
Standards for Prefabricated Septic Tanks) and be certified by a professional engineer as
meeting these standards. The professional engineer certifying the criteria must be
registered or licensed in the United States but need not be registered in Colorado.
2. All tanks mustshall be sold and delivered by the manufacturer or manufacturer's
designated representative, preferably completely assembled. On -site tank assembly will
be allowed on an as -needed basis.
3. Tanks mustshall be structurally sound and support external forces, as specified in the
standard referenced above, when empty, and internal forces when full. Tanks mustshall
not deform or creep, resulting in deflection of more than five percent (5%) in shape as a
result of loads imposed.
4. All tanks mustshall be constructed of sound, durable materials and not be subject to
excessive corrosion, decay, frost damage or cracking.
5. All seams or connections, including to risers, mustshall be sealed to be watertight.
G. Metal tanks are prohibited.
Amend Sec. 30-9-30. Abandonment of tank.
A. The contents of a tank shall be pumped by a County licensed systems cleaner and properly
disposed by methods specified in SectionParagraph 30 -4 -120.B.3. -of th1s p z
B. — No change.
C. If the tank will remain in place. (see Subsection A. above):
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1. The bottom of the tank mustshall be broken so that the tank neither floats nor fills with
water;
2. — No change.
3. The remaining void mustshall be filled with gravel, sand or compacted soil; and
Remainder of Section - No change.
Amend Sec. 0-9-40. Pipe standards and bedding requirements.
A. Pipe standards.
1. All wastewater pipeslines used in portions of an OWTS that are pressurized mustshall
be constructed of compatible pipe, primer, bonding agent and fittings. Flexible couplings
to connect pipes may only be used in portions of an OWTS that are intended for gravity
flow of the wastewater.
2. Where unperforated plastic pipe and fittings are used for gravity flow, the minimum wall
thickness of the pipe mustshall conform to ASTM Standard D 3034 or equivalent or
greater strength. Schedule 40 pipe is preferred.
3. Perforated distribution pipe surrounded by rock within a soil treatment area mustshall
have a minimum wall thickness and perforations conforming to ASTM Standard D 2729
or equivalent or greater strength. Corrugated polyethylene pipe with smooth interior that
meets ASTM F405 or AASHTO M252 specifications or equivalent may be used.
4. Schedule 40 or pipe of equivalent or greater strength mustshall be used for the
placement of piping under driveways or roadways and in instances where sewer line
setback distances are granted a variance for any reason.
5. and 6. — No change.
B. Bedding. All system piping, except for distribution laterals within the soil treatment area,
mustshall be bedded with select material before final inspection by the Division. Select
bedding material mustshall consist of loose, granular material free from stones, clods, frozen
soil or other deleterious material. Select material may consist of on -site job -excavated or
imported material. Bedding material must be mechanically compacted to support piping.
Remainder of Section — No change.
Add Section 3 -9-50. Cleanouts.
A. Cleanouts required between the building and the septic tank:
1. Cleanouts must have a secure cap and a riser extending to or easily accessible from
grade. The installation of a straight tee or sanitary tee is acceptable.
2. Cleanouts must be provided within five (5) feet of the outside of the building.
3. Where a sewer has a change of horizontal direction greater than 45 degrees, a cleanout
must be installed at the change of direction unless a cleanout already exists within 40 feet
upstream of this fitting. Where more than one change of direction greater than 45 degrees
occurs within 40 feet of a developed length of piping, the cleanout for the first change of
direction may serve as the cleanout for all changes within that 40 feet of developed length
of pipe.
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4. Cleanouts must be provided at intervals within the building sewer from the structure to the
tank of not more than 100 feet. The effluent pipe between the septic tank and soil treatment
area is exempt from this requirement.
Amend Sec. 30-9-560. Distribution box.
A A distribution box, if used, mustshall be of sufficient size to distribute effluent equally to the
laterals of a trench or absorption bed system. The box must shall be constructed with
the inlet invert at least one (1) inch above the level of the outlet inverts. Flow equalizers or
similar devices mustshall be used to adjust the flow between lateralslines. Access to the box
mustshall be provided with a manhole riser with access lid at or above grade if the top of the
box does not reach final grade.
Al. Each lateral shall be connected separately to the distribution box.
82. The distribution box shall be watertight and all pipes shall be grouted or cemented. The
box shall be located a minimum of five (5) feet from the septic tank.
C. Oull r
min
on box to the laterals ipe for a
-D3. In the event that treatment tank effluent is discharged to the distribution box by a pump,
a baffle shall be installed in the distribution box. The baffle shall be secured to the bottom
of the box, extending vertically to a point level with the crown of the inlet pipe and shall
be perpendicular to the inlet. In lieu of a baffle, the inlet pipe may have a ninety -degree
bend which diverts effluent downwards into the distribution box.
Amend Sec. 30-9-670. Drop box.
In sequential or serial distribution, a watertight box may be used to transfer the effluent to the
following trench when the effluent in a trench has received the designed level for overflow to the
next trench. A drop box shall have a riser at or above final grade if the top of the box does not
reach final grade. Outlet pipeslines in a sequential distribution mustshall be designed and installed
so that they may be capped off for resting periods.
Amend Sec. 30-94:0. Stepdown/relief .P p&tne.
In sequential or serial distribution, an unperforated pipe may be used to transfer the effluent
to the following trench when the effluent in a trench has received the designed level for overflow
from that trench.
Amend Sec. 30-9-890. Wastewater pumping and dosing siphon systems.
A. Pumps.
1. Non -clog pump opening mustshall have at least two-inch diameter solids handling
capacity where raw wastewater is pumped. A pump opening mustshall not have more
than three -fourths -inch diameter solids handling capacity if previously settled effluent is
pumped.
2. and 3. — No change.
B. Floats and switches.
1. — No change.
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2. Floats must be mounted on a stem separate from the pump discharge piping to allow for
removal, adjustment and replacement of the float from grade without removing the pump.
3. — No change.
4. Dosing siphons for pressure dosing and higher level treatment systems must provide for
a means of determining the number of dosing events.
C. Location of pump or siphon.
1. A pump may be, or a siphon mayshall be, installed in a separate tank following the septic
tank_ and The tank must be of sufficient volume to allow pump or siphon cycling
commensurate with the design capacity. T
sized to prov-i-d-
bte .
2. The second compartment of thea two -compartment septic tank may onlys-h-all not be used
as the pump tank unlesswhen the tank is specifically designed for this purpose and it
can be demonstrated, to the satisfaction of the Division, that the minimum forty -eight -
hour detention time will not be decreased. The and the pump ismust be screened or
provided with an approved filtering device to assure that only liquid effluent will be
discharged. The transfer of liquid from the first to the second compartment must be at an
elevation that is between the inlet and outlet invert elevations, and through a standard
tee designed and located as per the requirements of section 30-9-20.D.4. Siphons must
not be installed in the second compartment of a two compartment tank.
3 The use of a three -compartment septic tank, sized to provide the required effective
volume in the first two compartments with the pump or siphon in the third compartment
is acceotable for tanks specifically designed for this purpose. The transfer of liquid from
the second to the third compartment must be at an elevation that is between the inlet and
outlet invert elevation, and through a standard tee designed and located as per the
requirements of section 30-9-20.D.4.
D. Pump or siphon discharge piping.
1. The discharge pipeline from the pumping or siphon chamber mustshall be protected
from freezing by burying the pipe below frost level or sloping the pipe to allow it to be
self -draining. Drainage mustshall be provided through the bottom of the pump or through
a weep hole located in the discharge pipeline prior to exiting the tank.
2. The pump discharge piping mustshall have a quick disconnect that is accessible from
grade r to allow for easy pump access and removal.
3. The pipe mustshall be sized to maintain a velocity of two (2) or more feet per second.
1
i
4 yo
where
lines. Pressure pipes must be designed to prevent air or vacuum locking and allow self
draining of the pipes.
s
etk
f
E. Access.
r
1. The pump or dosing system tank, chamber or compartment mustshall have a minimum
twenty -four -inch diameter access riser, made of corrosion -resistant material, extending
to or above ground level. A smaller diameter riser may only be installed if it is accepted
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by the Water Quality Control Division as an integral component of a specific product
during the product review process.
2. The access riser must have a watertight connection to the pump or dosing
chamber/compartment to prevent infiltration or exfiltration. All other intrusions to the riser
for electrical or other component access must also be watertight.
F. Splice box.
1. Splice boxes mustshall be located outside the pump system access riser and be
accessible from the ground surface.
2. No wWire splices mad are prohibited inside the tank, dosing chamber or riser.
Wire splicing mustshall be completed with corrosion -resistant, watertight connectors.
G. Controls.
1. Control panels or other electrical boxes used to control the functions of an OWTS must
comply with the following, as appropriate:
1-a. The pump system mustshall have an audible and visual alarm notification in the
event an excessively high water condition occurs.
2b. The pump mustshall be connected to a control breaker separate from the high
water alarm breaker and from any other control system circuits. An electrical
disconnect must be provided within the line of sight of the pump chamber.
3c. The pump system !l -ha e -sue must be provided with a means that will allow
so the pump tocan be manually operated.
4d. The pump system for pressure dosing and higher level treatment systems
mustshall have a mechanism for tracking bottle1-1 r the amount of time the pump
runs Grand the number of cycles the pump operates.
5e. Control cITMust bear the seal of a Nationally Recognized
Testing Laboratory (NRTL), such as UL or ETL.
Amend Sec. 30-9-91 00. Effluent screens.
A. If a pump or dosing siphon is used to remove septic tank effluent from the final compartment
of the septic tank, a-nthe effluent screen must be filtered- ; mod- prior to the pump or siphon
-i-nletdispersal into the soil treatment area. An effluent screen, pump vault equipped with a
filter cartridge, or a filter on the discharge pipe, would all -may be considered equivalent to an
effluent screensci acceptable.
B. The effluent screen, if used, mustshall be cleaned at manufacturer -recommended intervals
or more often, if use patterns indicate.
C. An alarm may be installed on an effluent screen indicating need for maintenance.
D. Where an ejector pump, grinder pump or non -clog pump is proposed for use prior to the
septic tank, an effluent screen must be installed on the outlet of the septic tank.
E. The handle of the effluent screen must extend to within 12 inches of grade.
Amend Sec. 30-9-1 10. Grease interceptor tanks.
A. and B. — No change.
C. The grease interceptor must have a minimum of two compartments and must be sized
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proportionate to the amount of fats, oils and grease it receives, the peak flow rate through
the tank, and the expected cleaning frequency.
D. The inlet and outlet tees or baffles must extend into the bottom 1/3 of the liquid volume, but
must be at least 12 inches off the inside floor of the interceptor.
E. The inlet and outlet tees or baffles must extend at least 5 inches above the liquid level and
must provide for a free vent area across the liquid surface.
ARTICLE X - Design Criteria - Soil Treatment Area
Amend Sec. 30-10-10. _ Soil Treatment Area General.
A. The size and design of the soil treatment area mustshall be based on the results of the site
and soil evaluation, design criteria and construction standards for the proposed site and
OWTS selected.
B. At proposed soil treatment area locations where any of the following conditions are present,
the system mustshall be designed by a professional engineer and approved by the Division:
1. ForThe soil =f.�a=�^mac ^re Ttypes 0, 3A, 4, 4A,_ and 5, R-0, R-1 and R-2, as
specified in Table 30-10-1 and 30-10-1A of this Regulation;
2. The maximum seasonal level of the groundwater surface is less than four (4) feet below
the bottom of the proposed infiltrative surface
3. A limitingrestrictive layer exists less than four (4) feet below the bottom of the proposed
infiltrative surface absorption system;
4. The ground slope is in excess of thirty percent (30%); or
5. Pressure distribution is used.
Amend Sec. 30-10-20. Calculation of infiltrative surface of soil treatment area.
A. — No change.
B. Long-term acceptance rates (LTARs) are shown in Table 30-10-1 and 30-10-1A.
C. - No change.
D. The required area for a soil treatment area is determined by the following formula:
Soil treatment area in feet required = Design flow (in gallons per day)
LTAR (in gallons per day per square foot)
1. and 2. — No change.
3. Size adjustment factors for types of storage/distribution media are in Table 30-10-3.
4. and 5. — No change.
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Amend Table 30-10-1
Soil Treatment Area Long -Term Acceptance Rates by Soil Texture, Soil Structure,
Percolation Rate and Treatment Level
Soil Type
@R
1
2A
3
3A
Soil Type, Texture, Structure and Percolation Rate Range
USDA Soil Texture
Soil Type 1 with more than 35% Reek -
than
50% Rock (> 2mm) >35% Rock
(>2mm): See Table 30-10-1A
Sand, Loamy Sand
Sandy Loam, Loam, Silt Loam
Sandy Loam, Loam, Silt Loam
Sandy Clay Loam, Clay Loam, Silty
Clay Loam
Sandy Clay Loam, Clay Loam, Silty
Clay Loam
Sandy Clay, Clay, Silty Clay
4A Sandy Clay, Clay, Silty Clay
5
USDA Soil
Structure -
SfapeTmpe
Long -Term Acceptance Rate
(LTAR); Gallons per day per
square foot
USDA Soil
Structure -
Grade
>35% Rock I Single Grain
(0)>35% Rock
(>2mm): See (>2mm): See
Table 30 -10 -
Table 30-10-
1A 1A
Single Grain
PR (Prismatic)
BK (Blocky) 2 (Moderate)
I 3 (Strong)
GR
(Granular)
Single Grain
(0)_
(Structureless)
PR, BK, GR
0-
(none)Massive
1 (Weak)
Ma-ssive0
(Structureless)
PR, BK, GR 2, 3
PR, BK, GR
@Massive
PR, BK, GR
PR, BK, GR
Massive
Soil Types 2-4A Platy
1
Massive°
(Structureless)
2, 3
1
Massive0
(Structureless)
1,2,3
Shaded areas require system design by a professional engineer.
1 Treatment levels are defined in Table 30-6-3.
2 Unlined sand filters in these soil y -p -e -s
11 30.B.3., Unlined sand filters.
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Percolation
Rate
(MPl)
5>35%
Rock
(>2mm):
See Table
30-10-1A
All Treatment Levels
11/ 3 foot -deep unlined
sand f -Sze -r -re ,�„, a-
1.0 LTAR>35% Rock (>2mm):
See Table 30-10-1A
a idalai 'aY.`n tAWMefY[ ••IM. e4 k0r.M'rtz(('.'extt"tt .t Y....
0.50
0.35
0.30
0.20
Design shall conform to Paragraph 30
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Add Table 30-10-1A Design Criteria for Soils with High Rock Content (Type "R" Soils) 1,2,3,4
Soil Type,
Percentage
of
Rock,
LTAR,
Distribution
Required
Sand
or
Media
Depth
Relative
to
the
Quality
of
Effluent
Applied
to
the
Distribution
System
Soil
Type
Percentage and
Maximum
LTAR
Type
of
Distribtion
Treatment
--
Level
16
.
Size of
Rocks
Lgal/sq
ft/day
Required
R-0
Soil
Type7
1
with
Unlined
Sand
Filter:
Pressure
Minimum
3 -foot
more
than 35%
1.0
for
"Preferred
Distsribution8
deep
Unlined
Sand
Filter
Rock
(>2mm)
Sand
Media:,
0.8
for
"Secondary
Sand
Media"
R-1;
Option
1
Soil
Types
2-5,
Use
TL1
LTAR
from
Pressure
Minimum
2 -foot
>35%-65% Rock
Table
30-10-1
for
the
Distribution8
deep
Unlined
Sand
(>2mm); With
>50%
soil
type
Filter
of
the
Rock
<20 mm
corresponding
to the
13/4
inch)
soil
matrix
with
a
maximum
LTAR
of
0.8
R-1;
Option
2
Soil
Types
2 and
2A,
The
allowable
LTAR's
Pressure
Remove,
mix,
>35%-65%
Rock
are
defined
in
each
Distribution8
replace
4
feet
of
(>2mm); With
>50%
individual
treatment
existing
material;
of
the
Rock
<20 mm
levelcolumn
in
this
with
a maximum
(3/4
inch)
table
LTAR
R-2
Soil
Types
2-5,
Use
TL1
LTAR
from
Timed,
Minimum
3 -foot
>65% Rock
(>2mm),
Table
30-10-1
for the
Pressure
deep
Unlined
Sand
OR
>50% of
Rock
soil
type
Distribution8
Filter
>20mm (3/4 inch)
corresponding
to the
soil
matrix,
with
a
maximum LTAR
of
0.8
1. General guidance for Table 30-10-1A: The intent of the soil type R-0 is to define a material that consists of a
high percentage of rock, or rock fragments, and has a percolation rate of less than 5 mpi. Soil types R-1 and
R-2 consist of a high percentage of rock or rock fragments, but have a percolation rate of greater than 5 mpi.
Soil types R-0 and R-2 are considered to be a "limiting layer".
2. No sizing adjustments are allowed for systems placed in type "R" soils. The maximum LTAR's are provided
in this table
3. The design of type "R" soil treatment systems must conform to sections 30-11-30.B and C.
4. All systems installed in a type "R" soil must be designed by a professional engineer.
5. The percentage of rock may be determined by a gradation conducted per ASTM standards, or an
appropriate field evaluation by volume.
6. Type "R" soil treatment systems that are designed per the criteria noted in the Treatment Level 1 column of
this table do not require O/M oversight by the LPHA.
7. The "Percentage and Size of Rock" column references the soil types noted in Table 30-10-1.
8. Design of the pressure distribution system for type "R" soils shall comply with the requirements of sections 30-
11-30 B. 2. a, b, c, d, and e.
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Amend Sec. 30-10-30. Allowable soil treatment area reduce cn& c-reas es. izin
d use 'ents.
A. The soil treatment area size, determined by dividing the design flow rate by the long-term
acceptance rate, may be adjusted by factors for soil treatment area design and type of
distribution media.
B. For the purpose of the table, a "baseline system," i.e., adjustment factor of 1.00, is
considered to be Treatment Level 1 (TL1) applied by gravity to a gravel -filled trench.
Delete C.
percent (50%
Table 30-10-2 — No change.
all combine
required for a
Amend Table 30-10-3
Size Adjustment Factors for Types of
Distribution Media in Soil Treatment Areas
Type of Soil Treatment Area
Trench or bed
Type of Storage/Distribution Media
Used in Soil Treatment Area
Category 1
Rock or Tire Chips
1.0
rx +-y'
Category 2
Other Manufactured Media Other
Than Chambers
0.9
r than fifty
Category 3
Chambers or
Enhanced
Manufactured
Media
0.7
1. All proprietary distribution products must receive acceptance and the applicable reduction through
Colorado Water Quality Control Division review per the applicable requirements of Regulation 43
section 43.13.
Amend Sec. 30-10-40. Design of distribution systems.
A. General.
1. The infiltrative surface and distribution lateralslines must be level.
2. The infiltrative surface must be no deeper than four (4) feet below grade. uni
tre ► -a a --deep � �l se demonstrated and is approved by the Division The
depth of the infiltrative surface will be measured on the up-downslope side of the trench
or bed.
3. thru 6. — No change.
7. Backfilling and compaction of soil treatment areas mustsh be accomplished in a manner
that does not impair the intended function and performance of the storage/distribution
media and soil and distribution laterals, allows for the establishment of vegetative cover,
minimizes settlement and maintains proper drainage.
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8. Dosing may be used for soil treatment area distribution. The dose must be sized to account
for the daily flow and the dosing frequency.
B. Distribution linesLaterals; Must meet the requirements of Section 30-90-40, as applicable.
1. Distribution between lateralslines in a soil treatment area must be as leveleven as
possible. Uneven settling of portions of the distribution system following construction must
be addressed by provisions in the design to adjust flows between lateralslines.
2. nistrib3 3%on lines sh be aThe maximum length of distribution laterals must not exceedof
one hundred fifty (150) feet_e-ng.
3. Distribution lateralsl-in-e longer than one hundred (100) feet mustshall be pressure dosed
or the application of the effluent mustshatt be at the center of the linelateral through a
distribution box.
4. For absorption beds, the separating distance between parallel gravity distribution laterals
must not exceed six feet (center -to -center), and a distribution lateral must be located within
three feet of each sidewall and endwall.
45. The end of a distribution pipe must be capped unless it is in a bed or trenches in a level
soil treatment area, where the ends of the lines may be looped.
6. To promote equal distribution to the soil treatment area, the forcemain or effluent pipe
must be connected to as near to the middle of the distribution header as possible. However
it must be offset from any distribution lateral to prevent preferential flow.
7. Orifices must be oriented downward unless pressure distribution is used and provision for
pipe drainage is included.
C. Pressure Distribution.
1. Design of pressure distribution systems must include:
a. Dose size and frequency for either proposed flows and soil type, or media long-term
acceptance rate;
b. Pipe diameter and strength requirements;
c. Orifice size and spacing;
d. A 30 — 72 inch operating head at the distal end orifice;
e. Pump/siphon information; Total Dynamic Head; gallons/minute;
f. Drain -back volume from forcemain; and
p. Calculations, or a design software reference, that indicates the selected component
sizing will provide equal flow within each active zone of the distribution system, and
provide no more than a 10% flow differential from the initial orifice to the most distal
end orifice within each zone.
2. The separating distance between parallel distribution pipes in a pressure distribution
absorption bed must not exceed four feet, and the outer distribution pipe must be located
within two feet of each sidewall and endwall. Specific requirements for the design of sand
filters are noted in section 30-11-30.B.
3. Flushing assemblies must be installed at the distal end of each lateral and be accessible
from finished grade. A sweeping 90 degree or bends limited to 45 degree must be
provided.
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Delete 5. Inspection ports.
a----nn-i-n s pes on -port accessible from g -re
end of each -tine. -
it 1V VI 11
sh-ambers may be i-nsta I led a-ccocdi-ng to
C.
its -connected to distrib
the -terminal
4;
valve box for a lawn irrigation system.
Add and Amend Sec. 30-10-50. Soil Treatment Area Requirements
A.& Trenches.
-a1. Trenches must be three (3) feet wide or less.
b2. The separating distance between trenches must be a minimum of fours (64) feet,
sidewall:to:sidewall.
d ewa l l_to_s i d ewa l I.
c3. -rnzted-dDistribution pipelaterals used in a trench must be as close to the center of
the trench as possible.
Delete d. Perforations must be oft__
provision for pipe drainage is i-nctu-ded.
B7 Beds.
al. Maximum width for a bed shall be twelve (12) feet, unless the bed receives effluent
meeting Treatment Level 2 quality or better.
b2. The separation distance between beds must be a minimum of six (6) feet, sidewall to
sidewall.
each sid
ser-lion bed.
C8. Serial and sequential distribution.
al . A serial or sequential distribution system may be used where the ground slope does not
allow for suitable installation of a single level soil treatment area, unless a distribution box
or dosing chamber is used.
§2. The horizontal distance from the side of the absorption system to the surface of the
ground on a slope must be adequate to prevent lateral flow and surfacing.
c3. Adjacent trenches or beds must be connected with a stepdown/relief line or a drop box
arrangement such that each trench fills with effluent to the top of the gravel or chamber
outlet before flowing to succeeding treatment areas.
Delete C. Storage/distribution media.
_'I----Ro€l and pipe.
a. _
y, which may
inch to two and one-half
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permeabl-e -ge,otex4ile mee--4- ,g--a--r , : Am
square- ar of -quivaleRt pervious m
used.
2. Ire chips.
a. _
c.
across.
The--tp of the e chips
meeting a ma -'74
equivalent pe rvi t u s mats i-ai
Ch —ambers.
a h
. . Id _ s4a4aa
�. Efflu
Manufactured media.
use
a. M -a -n-,
b.
Pressure distribution.
n-- -t
o -co -r -e-
h es above-- e4o-p-o -he l
a.
round the pipe
The top of the p4ac--rgraves or such mate 4A ! d must be cove -red -with nonwoven,
oness rating-0f-t,e o'nees per
covering nn usn-o-t-
la must be 9!
e
may - -e r o p; one -h -al -f
r+.
ape de geotextile
io (2.0) 01.140/1/4;
ous covering must not b- used.
lye surface.
] a aaGturer's instr uction- —
M- .o -r -pressure dosing.
on the in ce.
ecording to rnanufacturer's i ac- ion
Design of pressure disc
stems -must include
1-) ®°se size aid -frequency for fl.
6. p nes.
cing; and
naked-at-theendofeachI
a. The iofilfra -v-e u a a
for the sit
Driplines must -be ins4
c. Drainback must be provt
P s i -n s MU -St -be e -a- - o -m i-ntr iz
-ref valves and- -n- ,- -I- s
FP
cia Io-�-�-per rate; re
ne.
be ca- !-afed u -n
seirvat-ive value if r
e. Provisions must be m -d
r
e rate
ndecei by the m -an 4-act-u-rer.
d --on en- - u �s-s° - ai-ng re co m e
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Delete Sec. 30-10-50. - Alternating and sequencing zone systems.
AD. Alternating systems.
1. An alternating system must have two (2) or more zones that must be alternated on an
annual or more frequent basis.
2. For repairs, eachEach section must be a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the total
required soil treatment area. -SL f -effluent application or
t ^� �s�r-b ton media ha not--.,. allowed. For new installations, each separate soil
treatment area must meet the minimum sizing requirements of this regulation.
3. A diversion valve or other approved diversion mechanism that requires the owner or
operator to manually alternate zones of the OWTS may be installed on the septic tank
effluent line allowing soil treatment area sections to be alternated.
4. The diversion mechanism must be readily accessible from the finished grade.
BE. Sequencing zone systems.
1. Sequencing zone systems have M than two (2) or more soil treatment area sections
that are dosed on a frequent rotating basis.
2. Where soil conditions are similar between the sections, each section area mustshall be
the same size. If soil conditions are such that long-term acceptance rates are different,
each section may be sized for the same dose, but different long-term acceptance rates.
3. and 4. — No change.
F. Inspection Ports.
1. A 4 -inch inspection port accessible from ground surface must be installed at the terminal
end of each lateral in a trench system and at each corner of a bed system. The bottom
of the inspection port tube must extend to the infiltrative surface and not be connected to
the end of the distribution pipe.
2. Inspection ports in chambers may be installed according to manufacturer's instructions if
the infiltrative surface is visible and effluent levels can be observed from the inspection
port.
3. Additional inspection ports connected to distribution pipes may be installed.
4. The top of the inspection ports may be terminated below the final grade if each is housed
in a component such as a valve box for a lawn irrigation system and has a removable
cover at the ground surface.
Am And S c. 30-10-60. Storage/Distribution Media
A. Rock and Pipe.
1. The perforated pipe must be surrounded by clean, graded gravel, rock, or other material
of equal efficiency which may range in size from 1/2 inch to 2 1/2 inches. AASHTO M 43
size No. 3 coarse aggregate meets this specification.
2. At least six inches of gravel, rock or other material must be placed below the pipe. The
gravel, rock or other material must fill around the pipe and be at least two inches above
the top of the distribution pipe.
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3. The top of the placed gravel or such material used must be covered with non -woven
permeable geotextile meeting a maximum thickness rating of 2.0 ounces per square yard
or equivalent pervious material. An impervious covering must not be used.
B. Chambers.
1. Chambers must be installed with the base of the unit on in -situ soil or, if placed on
acceptable media, the manufacturer's installation instructions must be followed so as to
prevent chambers from settling into the media.
2. Installation must be according to manufacturer's instructions.
3. Effluent may be distributed by gravity, pump or siphon.
4. If the width of a proprietary manufactured distribution product is within 90 percent of the
width of the excavation, it may be approved as being equivalent to the full width of the
excavation, if information is provided that demonstrates distribution of the full width. Thus,
the product must cover at least 90 percent of the excavated area in either a trench or bed
configuration in order to receive sizing adjustments provided in Table 30-10-3.
C. Media, Enhanced, or Other Manufactured
1. Manufactured media must be installed with the base on the in -situ soil or placed on
acceptable media meeting the manufacturer's specifications for proprietary distribution
products or combined treatment/distribution products.
2. Installation must be according to manufacturer's instructions.
3. Pressure distribution is required for TL2-TL3N effluent, unless otherwise noted in this
regulation.
D. Driplines.
1. The infiltrative surface area must be calculated using the long-term acceptance rate for
the site or a more conservative value if recommended by the manufacturer.
2. Driplines must be installed on manufacturer's spacing recommendations.
3. Drainback must be provided for all driplines, pipes and pumps.
4. Provisions must be made to minimize freezing in the distribution pipes, driplines, relief
valves, and control systems.
5. Provisions must be made for filtering, back -flushing, or other cleaning.
E. Tire Chips.
1. The pipe may be surrounded with clean, uniformly -sized tire chips.
2. Tire chips must be nominally two inches in size and may range from 1/2 inch to a maximum
of four inches in any one direction.
3. Wire strands must not protrude from the tire chips more than 0.75 inches.
4. Tire chips must be free from balls of wire and fine particles less than two mm across.
5. The top of the tire chips used must be covered with non -woven permeable geotextile
meeting a maximum thickness rating of 2.0 ounces per square yard or equivalent pervious
material. An impervious covering must not be used.
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Dosing may be -used for soil treatment area distribution. The dose must be sized to -account
for f h-e--dam-i ly flow and --the das4n-g--free e n cy. D-oe-ingsystem-s must b
engineer.
Amend Sec. 30-10-70. Lift stations.
Lift stations intended solely for the purpose of delivering sewage to a septic tank, or septic
tank effluent to a standard \ -gyred soil treatment area that is located such that it is not
possible to provide gravity flow from the septic tank to the soil treatment area, are not required to
be designed by a professional engineer. The systems installer shall submit to the Division a pump
information form, provided by the Division, for documentation.
Amend Sec. 30-10-80. Soil replacement.
A. Soil replacer
soil must meet the specifica
of t ed soil must be cornpletely-s-ettled prior to kistallatiro
nd filters must -be
used. Pres used. The construction of a soil replacement system is
permitted to bring the soil treatment area into compliance with the requirements of this
regulation.
1. When a soil type "R" is removed, the following requirements must be met:
a. All added soil must comply with the following specifications:
1) Added soil must meet the specifications of either "preferred" or "secondary" sand
filter media, as specified in section 30-11-30 B.4.
2) The long-term applicable rates as specified in Table 30-10-1A must be used. No
additional sizing adjustments are allowed.
3) The depth of the added media must comply with the requirements of Table 30-10-
1A.
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4) A gradation of the sand media used must be provided. The gradation must be
dated no more than one month prior to the installation date. However, a gradation
of the actual material placed in the excavation is recommended.
5) All added soil must be completely settled prior to installation of components as
specified and approved by the design engineer.
6) Pressure distribution must be used.
2. The removal and reinstallation of in -situ soil may only be allowed where the soils are
determined to be a soil type "R-1" (Option 2). The design must comply with the
requirements for this soil type noted in Table 30-10-1A (Soil Type R-1, Option 2).
3. When a sand media is added to soil treatment area or to an excavation where a soil type
1-5 (Table 30-10-1) is the underlying soil, the following requirements must be met:
a. Added soil must meet the specifications of either "preferred" or "secondary" sand filter
media, as specified in section 30-11-30 B.4.
b. Unless the design follows the criteria for a sand filter or mound system design as
required in section 30-11-30, the TL1 long-term acceptance rate for the receiving soil
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c. A gradation of the sand media used must be provided. The gradation must be dated
no more than one month prior to the installation date. However, a gradation of the
actual material placed in the excavation is recommended.
d. All added soil must be completely settled prior to installation of components.
Amend Sec. 30-10-90. Repairs.
A. When space is not available or if there are other site limitations that preclude other soil
treatment area options for OWTS repairs, wide beds, deep beds and deep gravel trenches
may be considered for repairs only. Other options are vaults (in accordance with Section 30-
12-40 of this Chapter) or higher level treatment systems.
B. Repairs to failing systems must conform to setbacks identified in Table 30-7-1 when possible.
When this is not possible using all available methods described above, the jurisdiction with
authority may permit reductions to setbacks. At no point will a setback reduction be approved
by the jurisdiction less than what the existing separation is to existing OWTS. In maximizing
this setback distance, all methods available in section 30-10-90 A. must be utilized including
but not limited to the use of Higher Level Treatment, wide beds, etc., where allowed. Any
setback reduction beyond what the existing failing system presents must be approved by the
local board of health as outlined in section 30-4-140.
BC. Wide beds. For repairs, beds may be wider than twelve (12) feet without being required to
receive effluent meeting Treatment Level 2 quality or better.
D. Deep Beds: For repairs, the infiltrative surface of a bed may be no deeper than five feet. Size
adjustments as provided for in Tables 30-10-2 and 30-10-3 must not be applied. System sizing
will be based strictly on the soil type and corresponding LTAR.
GE. Deep gravel trenches.
1. The length of an absorption trench or bed may be calculated by allowance for the
sidewall area of additional depth of gravel in excess of six (6) inches below the bottom
of the distribution pipe, according to the following formula:
Adjusted length = L x (W+2)
(W+1+2D)
Where:
L = Length of trench prior to adjustment for deep gravel
W = Width of trench or bed in feet
D = Additional depth in feet of gravel in excess of the minimum required 6 inches of
gravel below the distribution pipe
2. Maximum allowable additional depth is five (5) feet.
3. Percolation tests and soil profile hole or soil profile test pit excavations test pit
evauations must be performed at the proposed infiltrative surface depth. Soil profile
borings w
4.
use -of - -m rsSize adjustments as provided
for in Table 30-10-2 and 30-10-3 must not be applied to deep gravel trenchessystems.
F. Wastewater Ponds.
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1. Construction of new wastewater ponds is prohibited.
2. For repairs of an existing wastewater pond, the potential for risk to public health and water
quality may be evaluated by the local public health agency. If risk is low in the
determination of the local public health agency, the repair of a wastewater pond may be
permitted, however the following criteria must be followed:
a. A septic tank must precede the wastewater pond.
b. The depth of the design volume of the wastewater pond must be at least five fee₹.
c. A wastewater pond must have two feet of free board above the design volume of the
pond.
d. A wastewater pond must be fenced to keep out livestock, pets, vermin, and
unauthorized people.
e. Wastewater ponds must be designed on the basis of monthly water balance including
desicn flow, preci citation, evaporation, and see cage.
f. Wastewater ponds must be constructed so the seepage out of the bottom or sides
does not exceed 1/32 of an inch per day. If this limit cannot be achieved using
compacted natural soil materials including soil additives, an impermeable synthetic
membrane liner must be used.
g. If the evapotranspiration does not exceed the rate of inflow of effluent from the
structure, a soil treatment area meeting the requirements of this regulation must be
installed to accept the excess flow.
h. Maintenance must include preventing aquatic and wetland plants from growing in or
on the edge of the pond, protecting sides from erosion, and mowing grasses on the
berm and around the pond.
i. Wastewater ponds must be designed by a professional engineer.
PG. Vaults. The allowable use of vaults for repairs must meet the criteria specified in Section
30-12-420 of this Chapter.
EH. Higher level treatment options.
1. Design criteria for higher level treatment systems are in Article XI below.
ARTICLE XI a Design Criteria - Higher Level Trey tmnt Systems
Sec. 3'y 41-20. Treatment ley
4110;
4i
Ism
The treatment levels identified in Table 30-6-3 are specified in this Section for public domain
technology, and proprietary systems wills a - be assigned to a treatment level approved by the
Water Quality Control Division. Adequate maintenance and operation plan as required by the
Water Quality Control Division must be submitted to the Division.
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end sec. 30-1140. Sand filters.
A. S-a-nd = r , h- A lined or unlined intermittent sand filter or recirculating sand filter, may
be used as a prehigher level -treatment system- 3R -:o h effi--n d and
c : -e-d-to a prior to dispersing the effluent into a soil treatment area or te-eand-i-tions
require imp
or a mounded -system.
B. Intermittent (single -pass) sand filters; General Requirements.
Delete 1. General.
a. The fad erin SS ► use
FSd o ' r g fo u -r -y
be -ten -g-,-2.5 and 0.60 -mm. The uniformity coeff - -n—t-m-u-st0-or 4 e -s&4
Jane filter, a soil rop-;-asemen-t j
have- n- ffe
fl-n-pcent (1%)
200 mesh sieve may be used.
b. The sapid below- h -imust-beat l ---a
s m .
distribution system for equal distribution.
Pipes used to dIspe
fi or mK . e by a p essi
s uirounde
of the gravel or Sr
inch screen and mu-st e retained on a %-inch screen
3) Ma n -t --may
i-a-e
) The sep- tlista-a�nce between parallel di-st
(6) feet and -a distribution l -in
sidewals.
in t
ravel or stone.
4'-
aez-
-comae
2
t- -ot-e-x-ce e
ch filter
1 The treatment level for intermittent sand filters is considered TL3.
2. General Design Parameters: Not all combinations of the variables noted below will result
in a proper distribution system design. The design engineer must justify through
calculations or design software that the selected values will concur with industry
standards.
a. Distribution pipe size: 314 inch - 1.5 inches (PVC Class 200, min.)
(1) 2 inch distribution pipe may only be used where other design modifications cannot
overcome a greater than 10% variation in the pressure head between the initial
and distal orifices.
(2) Distribution pipe spacing: 18 inches — 48 inches
(3) Orifice size: 1/8 inches — 3/8 inches (Also see section 30-11-30 E.1. belowl
(4) Orifice spacing: 18 inches — 48 inches
(5) ; operating head at the distal end of distribution pipes: 30 inches — 72 inches (60
inches typ.). Larger orifices allow for an operating head at the lower end of this
range, while smaller orifices will necessitate an operating head at the higher end
of this range.
3. Dosing:
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a. Pressure distribution is required. The design of the distribution system must also
comply with the requirements of 30-10-40 0.1.
b. Number of cycles/day: Will vary with design (Short, frequent doses are preferred.)
c. Proposed dose volume: Will vary with design (0.25 — 1.0) gallons/orifice/dose, or 3-5
times distribution pipe volume
d. Timed dosing is recommended where design considerations allow.
4. Sand Filter Treatment Media
a. The depth of the sand media below the distribution system must be at least 24 inches
unless otherwise noted in Table 30-10-1A for type "R" soils.
b. "Preferred" sand media requirements:
(1) Effective size: 0.25-0.60 mm
(2) Uniformity coefficient: ≤ 4.0
(3) Percent fines passing #200 sieve: ≤ 3.0
c. "Secondary" sand media requirements:
(1) Effective size: 0.15-0.60 mm
(2) Uniformity coefficient: ≤7.0
(3) Percent fines passing #200 sieve: ≤ 3.0
d. A gradation of the sand media used must be provided. The gradation must be dated
no more than one month prior to the installation date. However, a gradation of the
actual material placed in the excavation is recommended.
5. Gravel Requirements
a. Clean, graded gravel, or rock, must range in size from 1/2 inch to 2 1/2 inches.
AASHTO M 43 size No.3 coarse aggregate meets this specification.
(1) Tne gravel must surround the distribution pipes used to disperse the effluent and
must be at least 6 inches below and 2 inches above the pipes.
(2) Water Quality Control Division accepted manufactured media may be used as an
alternative to specified gravel.
6. Alter Fabric Requirements
a. The top layer of gravel must be covered with a non -woven permeable geotextile fabric
meeting a maximum thickness rating of 2.0 ounces per square yard or equivalent
pervious material.
7. Final Cover Material
a. 8 inches — 10 inches of Type 1 or 2 soil with an additional 2 inches top soil
8. Size adjustment factors provided in Tables 30-10-2 and 30-10-3 are not applicable for
sand filters.
9. Sand filters must not be used to treat wastewater that does not conform to TL1 treatment
level or better.
Delete d. Application rates.
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2 -must be used.
2) An intermi..en. sane
used to treat wastewater that does--n-ot
conform to TL1 treatment level or better.
Delete 2. Lined sand filters.
ides and bottom of the filter.
ivalent.
must be surrounded by washed coarse screen gravel or crushed stone. All of the
rav i_-erstone mi st ► ass '��/ inch screen ^nom be r eta - -Red on a 3/4 -inch screen.
Tel or stone.
Under -drain effluent -collected b,
teatment area.
C3._Unlined (open bottom) sand filters.
a1.
water
L io
taisd
the soil.All requirements for 30-11-30 B. 1-9 will apply to unlined sand filters.
2. Application rates:
a. Maximum hydraulic loading rate for TL1 effluent applied to "Preferred Sand Media" in
an unlined sand filter is 1.0 gal./sq.ft./day, or the long-term acceptance rate of the
receiving soil for TL1 (Table 10-1) whichever results in the larger area.
b. Maximum hydraulic loading rate for TL1 effluent applied to "Secondary Sand Media"
in an unlined sand filter is 0.8 gal./sq.ft./day, or the long-term acceptance rate of the
receiving soil for TL1 (Table 10-1) whichever results in the larger area.
c. Maximum hydraulic loading rate for TL2, TL2N, TL3, or TL3N effluent applied to
"Preferred" or "Secondary" Sand Media in an unlined sand filter must be the long-
term acceptance rate of the receiving soil for TL1, (Table 10-1).
. 1. d (1 yabeve-ar
the LIAR of the receiving soil, whichever is greater.The upper infiltrative surface of an
unlined sand filter receiving TL1 — TL3N effluent must be at least three (3) feet above a
limiting layer.
D. Lined Sand Filters
1. All requirements of 30-11-30 B.1-9 will apply to unlined sand filters.
2. Application rates:
a. Hydraulic loading rate for TL1 effluent applied to "Preferred Sand Media" in a lined
sand filter is 1.0 gal./sq.ft./day.
b. Hydraulic loading rate for TL1 effluent applied to "Secondary Sand Media" in a lined
sand filter is 0.8 gal./sq.ft./day.
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3. The minimum depth of the sand media in a lined sand filter must be two feet.
4. An intermediate layer of pea gravel, two inches in thickness, must be placed between the
sand filter media and the coarse under -drain media to prevent the migration of sand into
the lower layer of under -drain gravel. ASTM C 33, No. 8, coarse aggregate meets this
specification.
5. A minimum four -inch diameter slotted SCH40 PVC under -drain pipe must be used to
collect the treated effluent. The under -drain pipe must be installed in the center of a 5
inches thick bed of washed, graded gravel, or rock ranging in size from 1/2 inch to 2 1/2
inches. AASHTO M 43, No.3 coarse aggregate meets this specification. Lined sand filters
must have an impervious liner on the sides and bottom of the filter. The liner must consist
of a minimum 30 mil thick PVC material or equivalent.
6. Effluent collected by the under -drain must be dispersed to a soil treatment area. The soil
treatment area may be sized with a maximum long-term acceptance rate of the receiving
soil for TL1 effluent.
Delete 4. Mounded sand filters (mound systems).
filter.
...
b. l -o -u -Rd
sand filters.
end surface, the sys
media receiving wastewater effluent -is
c. The basal area and l+nsar loading rate must be determine
the soil type under the mounc and th
d. The final slope
one (1) foot vertical.
e. Th
Delete C. Recirculating sand filters.
_1. 1\--reciroul-a-ting sand filter must have an im
f al-te=.
ah screen and mu
as a
effective size (D10) must range-fr
(D -6-01O10) must be less than 4.0. F
one percent (1%).
3. Sal
be a minimum
4 Typeal-lead -r- t-ee-fe-5-� 2-. Rate must -n-
5. Design recirculation rations may be 3:1 to 5:1.
6. Effluent collected from the sand i4t4- s di
D. Recirculating Sand Filter, Minimum Requirements:
men bottom)
ntal to
e tie cover.
ewes and bottom of the
The under -drain pipe
inch screen.
rter media
4 -the uniformity coefficient
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1. Treatment level:
a. Treatment level provided within recirculating sand filters is TL3.
1) General Design Parameters: Not all combinations of the variables noted below will
result in a proper distribution system design. Engineer must ustify through
calculations or design software that the selected values will concur with industry
standards.
b. Distribution pipe size: 3/4 inch — 2 inches (PVC Class 200, min.)
c. Distribution pipe spacing: 18 inches — 36 inches (24 inches typ.)
d. Orifice size: 1/8 inch — 1/4 inch
a Orifice spacing: 18 inches — 36 inches (24 inches typ.)
f. Pressure head at end of distribution pipe: 24 inches — 72 inches (60 inches typ.)
2. Dosing:
a. Timed dosed, pressure distribution is required. The design of the distribution system
must comply with the requirements of section 30-10-40 C.1.
b. Recirculation ratio: 3:1 - 5:1
c. Gallons/orifice/dose: 1 — 3 (2.0 typ.)
d. Hydraulic loading: 3 - 5 gal./sq.ft./day (4 — 5 typ.)
e. Dosing time "ON"; <2.5 min. (<2.0 typ.)
f. Number of cycles/day: 18 — 120
3. Top gravel requirements:
a. Washed, graded gravel, or rock, must range in size from 1/2 inch to 2 1/2 inches.
AASHTO M 43, No.3 coarse aggregate meets this specification.
b. The gravel must surround the distribution pipes used to disperse the effluent and must
be at least 6 inches below and 2 inches above the pipes.
c. State accepted manufactured media may be used as an alternative to specified gravel.
d. Soil cover is prohibited. The upper gravel layer must be open to the atmosphere.
4. Filter media requirements:
a. Effective size: 1.5 — 2.5 m
b. Uniformity coefficient: ≤ 3
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c. Fines passing #200 sieve: ≤ 1.0
d. Media depth (min.): ≥24 inches
5. Intermediate gravel layer:
a. An intermediate layer of pea gravel, two inches in thickness, must be placed between
the coarse under -drain media and the sand filter media to prevent the migration of
sand into the lower layer of under -drain gravel (ASTM C 33, No. 8, coarse aggregate).
6. Under -drain requirements:
a. A minimum four -inch diameter slotted SCH40 PVC under -drain pipe must be used to
collect the treated effluent. The under -drain pipe must be installed in the center of a 5
inches thick bed of washed, graded gravel, or rock ranging in size from 1/2 inch to 2
1/2 inches. AASHTO M 43, No.3 coarse aggregate meets this specification.
7. PVC liner requirements:
a. Lined sand filters must have an impervious liner on the sides and bottom of the filter.
The liner must consist of a 30 mil thickness PVC material or equivalent.
b. Effluent collected from the recirculating sand filter must be discharged to a soil
treatment area. The soil treatment area may be sized with a maximum long-term
acceptance rate of the receiving soil for TL1 effluent.
Add Sec. 30-11-40. Mound Systems.
A. When the infiltrative surface area of the media receiving wastewater effluent is at or above
the natural ground surface at any point, it shall be considered a mound system.
Mound systems that provide a minimum of 24 inches of sand treatment media may use the
application rates for the in -situ receiving soil for TLI effluent (Table 10-1). Size adustment
factors within Table 30-10-3 may be applied if TL1 application rates are used.
C. Mound systems must conform to the design requirements of sections 30-11-30 C.1-5 for
unlined (open bottom) sand filters, with the following exceptions.
1. A mound system may include less than 24 inches of imported sand media on a site where
a lesser depth of sand media is sufficient to meet vertical separation requirements above
a limiting layer. Application rates for the in -situ receiving soil for TL1 effluent must be used
when less than 24 inches of sand media is used, unless higher level treatment is provided
prior to dispersal into the mound system.
2. For the design of a mound system where less than 24 inches of sand media is proposed,
and application rates for TL1 are used, the size adjustment factors within Table 30-10-3
may be used.
D. The basal area must be determined using the LTAR from Table 30-10-1 for the in -situ
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receiving soil under the mound.
E. Linear loading rates must be determined. The evaluation of many factors is required for an
accurate determination of the linear loading rate. While application rates for the in -situ
receiving soil under the mound is a main component, placement on the slope, and percent of
the slope must also be addressed when defining the linear loading rate. If the movement of
the effluent is primarily vertical, then the linear loading rate is not as critical. However, if the
movement of the effluent will be primarily horizontal, as would be expected in soil types 3A
through 5 (Table 30-10-1), then the linear loading rate is extremely important and long narrow
mounds are strongly recommended.
1. When 11.1 effluent is applied to the distribution media of a mound system installed above
in -situ soil types 1 through 3 (Table 30-10-1) and R-0 through R-2 (Table 30-10-1A), the
suggested linear loading rate is between 6 gpd/lin.ft. and 12 gpd/lin.ft. The maximum width
of the distribution media in a mound system installed above these soil types is 12 feet
when TL1 effluent is applied to the distribution media of a mound system.
2. When TL2 through 3N effluent is applied to the distribution media of a mound system
installed above in -situ soil types 1 through 3 (Table 30-10-1) and R-0 through R-2 (Table
30-10-1A), the linear loading rate may exceed 12 gpd/lin.ft.; subsequently the mound may
be wider than 12 feet.
3. When TL1 through TL3N effluent is applied to mound systems installed above in -situ soil
types 3A through 5 (Table 30-10-1), the suggested linear loading rate is between 3
gpd/lin.ft. and 5 gpd/lin.ft. The maximum width of the distribution media in a mound system
placed above these soil types is 12 feet.
F. The final cover over a mound system must extend at least twelve inches horizontally beyond
the perimeter of the distribution media prior to sloping down to existing grade. The final slope
of the mound must be no greater than three feet horizontal to one foot vertical.
O. The surface of the mounded area must be planted with a suitable vegetative cover.
H. A suggested reference for the design and installation of mound systems is, "The Wisconsin
Mound Soil Absorption System: Siting, Design, and Construction Manual, January 2000".
Note that this is suggested guidance, and where the requirements of this regulation differ from
those in the referenced mound document, the requirements of this regulation will govern in
those cases.
Amend Sec. 30-11-450. - Rock plant filter (constructed wetland) treatment before soil
treatment area.
Remainder of Section - No change.
ARTICLE XII - Design Criteria - Other Facilities
fete Sec. 30-12-10. - Wastewater remaining after separation of toilet wastes.
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heastel,
d GUo-n stand
ohs -raster of wastes for-the-fi-��-es and the
rsons to be serve -d.
Amend Sec. 30-12-210. - Evapotranspiration and evapotranspiration/absorption systems.
A. Non -Pressurized Drip Dispersal System (NDDS):
1. An NDDS is considered a type of evapotranspiration/absorption system. However as
specific design criteria is provided for an NDDS, they are exempt from the additional
requirements of section 30-12-10 B, C and D.
2. The Colorado Professionals in Onsite Wastewater Guidelines for the Design and
Installation of Non -Pressurized Drip Dispersal Systems (NDDS), September, 2016 is the
procedural guideline in the design of a NDDS and must be followed when an NDDS is
proposed.
3. The width of an NDDS system may be wider than 12 feet.
S. The following section provides general criteria which must be followed when an
evapotranspiration or evapotranspiration/absorption bed is proposed.
1. The design may only be permitted in arid climates where the annual evaporation rate
exceeds the annual precipitation rate by more than 20 percent, and where site
characteristics dictate that conventional methods of effluent dispersal are not appropriate.
2 The design may only be designed to consider evaporation
permitted in soil types 3A- 4, 4A and 5, absorption may also be
considered..
3. 4, The system
a€p 6 i otra___S_ l_ '-'G m
must be designed by a professional engineer.
4. If data for the Pan Evaporation Rate is provided, it must be multiplied by 0.70, or less, to
obtain the equivalent Lake Evaporation Rate.
5. The width of the bed may be wider than 12 feet.
6. The required capillary or wicking sand must meet the gradation requirements in Table 12-
1 and be approved by the design engineer. This sand is to be covered by a crowned, thin
layer of loamy -sand mix and appropriate vegetation that will assist in drawing the water to
the surface.
7. Adjustment factors as provided in Tables 30-10-2 and 30-10-3 must not be used.
Add Table 30=124 Gradadon icking Sand .: �: r Evapotranspiration Beds (Fine Sand)
Sieve
Size
Percent
Passing
4
100
40
50-70
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200
<15
C. For systems designed strictly as an evapotranspiration bed, the following criteria must be met:
B1 Design data to be furnished must include, but shall not be limited to: system
dimensions;„ distribution system design; specifications of graveldistribution media and
wicking sand if used, liner material if used, and bedding; properties of the soil under the
system„ and provision for vegetative cover, and a water balance
calculation including annual precipitation and storage requirements for periods of the
year when evapotranspiration does not occur.
G2. The following formula mustmay be used as a guide for determining the minimum area
necessary for total evapotranspiration of septic tank effluent:
Area (in square feet)* = Design flow (in gallons per day) x 586
Lake evaporation rate at the site (in inches per year)
* Additional area may be required based on the annual water balance calculations.
3. Designs will include a rock and pipe, or other Water Quality Control Division approved
proprietary distribution product, with the centerline of the distribution system 6 to 8 feet on
center. A thin non -woven fabric may be placed above the distribution system. Capillary
wicking of the effluent is accomplished by a uniform depth layer of the specified sand
media (capillary wicks), no more than 24 inches deep, placed between and above the
distribution media. The base of the evapotranspiration bed may be no more than 30 inches
below finished grade.
4. Capillary wicks which penetrate between the distribution system to the bottom of the bed,
must be at least 15 percent of the bed surface area. The wicks must be uniformly spaced
throughout the system.
balance for the syst
flows for all periods in which evapa#ra-ns-pira#ion is �a
.L
ge daily
h ich penetrate 'through rock media to the
0
0
1
- _. - - - -- .+ beds for wicks must
meet -the gradation requirements in Table 30-12-1 and be approved by the design
en ,oar.
Table 30-12
Percent
Passing
n piratlon Est
z u '
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4-
200
Ad I
100
5G -70 -
<15
G. Adequate surfac
dai J _
the y
H. If the system is desig
absorbed by th --arm a
15. Except for dwellings, if the system is designed for summer use only, the surface area
may be multiplied by 0.6 to obtain the required area.
to -eve
e
a
equivalent to local net lake evaporation, including over the wart of
e volume of effluent
twelve (12) feet.
D. For systems designed as an evapotranspiration/absorption bed, the following criteria must be
met.
1 Data to be furnished must include, but is not limited to: system dimensions, distribution
system design, specifications of wicking sand, properties of the soil under the
evapotranspiration/absorption bed, provision for vegetation cover, and a water balance
calculation including annual preci itation and storage requirements for periods of the year
when evapotranspiration does not occur.
2. Design will include a rock and pipe, or other Water Quality Control Division approved
proprietary distribution product, with the centerline of the distribution system 6 to 8 feet on
center. A thin non -woven fabric may be placed above the distribution media. Capillary
wicking of the effluent is accomplished by a uniform depth layer of the specified sand
media (capillary wicks) no more than 24 inches deep placed between and above the
distribution media. The infiltrative surface may be no more than 30 inches below finished
grade.
3. Capillary wicks which penetrate between the distribution system to the bottom of the bed,
must be at least 15 percent of the bed surface area. The wicks must be uniformly spaced
throughout the bed.
4. Amount of storage and evapotranspiration capacities may be reduced by the volume of
effluent absorbed by the underlying soil based on the long-term acceptance rate for that
soil type and the formulas provided in section 30-12-10 D.5. below.
5. The following formula must be used for determining the minimum area necessary for
evapotranspiration/absorption of septic tank effluent:
(1) Area (sq. ft.)* = Flow (gpd)
(LTAR + ETR)
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a. LTAR refers to the long-term acceptance rate of the underlying soil as provided in
Table 30-10-1 for TL1 effluent.
b. ETR refers to the evapotranspiration rate derived from the following formula:
ETR (gal./day sq. ft.) = Lake Evaporation Rate at the Site (in inches per year)
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* Additional area may be required based on the annual water balance calculations.
Delete Sec. 30-12-30. - Wastewater ponds.
A. _
re -family homes -is prohibited.
U
pond.
E. A wastewater pond must be fenced to ke
people.
ds must be d - sig ned c
flow, orecipita
e-g-e-eff- e pond, proter+
the pond.
d
ly water balance, i-ncluding design
om growing in or on the
secti
Amend Sec. 30-12-420. Vaults other than vault privies.
A. and B. — No change.
C. A vault must have a minimum five -hundred -gallon effective volume or be capable of holding
a minimum of the two day18 hour design wastewater flow, whichever is larger.
D. thru F. — No change.
Amend Sec. 30-12-30G. Vault priviesy.
--A►. Effective volume of the vault privy must be no less than four hundred (400) gallons, and it
must be constructed of concrete or plastic. The vaults for privies must meet the structural and
watertightness standards of vaults.
2B. A vault privy must be built to include: fly- and rodent -tight construction, a superstructure
affording complete privacy, an earth mound around the top of the vault and below floor level
that slopes downward away from the superstructure base, a floor and a riser of concrete or
other impervious materials with hinged seats and covers of easily cleanable, impervious
material. All venting must be fly -proofed with No. 16 or tighter mesh screening.
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3C. A signal device is not required for a vault privy.
HD. A permit fee, as set by the Board of County Commissioners, shall be required of applicants
for any system that requires only a vault or holding tank. An application for an OVVTS permit
must be completed by the owner and a final inspection must be made by the Division with
proper notice as specified in Section 30-4-70 of this Chapter.
Amend Sec. 30-12- m Incinerating, composting and chemical toilets.
A. The use of an incinerating, composting or chemical toilet will not reduce the required size of
the OVVTS as noted in Section 30-8-10.
S. 0r4y- Incinerating and composting toiletsFeJi- reviewca-nd ace he Water
-u-a' Division -may be permitted. Incinerating and composting toilets shall bear the
seal of approval of the NSF or an equivalent test and certification program.
C.P., Permitting of an incinerating or composting toilet may also be subject to the jurisdiction of
a local agency regulating plumbing or the Colorado Plumbing Board, whichever has
jurisdiction over plumbing in the location.
D.C An incinerating or composting toilet may be used for toilet waste where an OVVTS is
installed for treating wastewater remaining after removal of toilet waste. Subject to Board of
Public Health or other applicable regulations or codes (e.g., Colorado Plumbing Code if a
local code does not exist), the compartment may be located within a dwelling or building,
provided that the unit complies with the applicable requirements of this Regulation and
provided that the installation will not result in conditions considered to be a health hazard as
determined by the Division. Compartment and appurtenances related to the unit must include
fly -tight and vector -proof construction and exterior ventilation.
E.- Incinerating toilets. An approved incinerating toilet must be designed and installed in
accordance with all applicable federal, state and local air pollution requirements and
manufacturer's instructions.
1. Incinerating Toilets Acceptance Requirements
a. Incinerating toilets must meet the requirements of the NSF Protocol P157 and bear
the seal of approval of the NSF or an equivalent testing and certification program.
b. Incinerating toilets must be operated according to manufacturer's specifications.
F.& Composting toilets.
1. Composting toilets must meet the requirements of NSF/ANSI Standard 41 and bear the
seal of approval of the NSF or an equivalent testing and certification program.
2. An approved composting toilet must treat deposits of feces, urine and readily
decomposable household garbage that are not diluted with water or other fluids and are
retained in a compartment in which aerobic composting will occur.
3.2. The effective volume of the receptacle must be sufficient to accommodate the number
of persons served in the design of the unit installed. The effective volume of the unit must
include sufficient area for the use of composting materials, which must not be toxic to
the process or hazardous to persons and which must be used in sufficient quantity to
assure proper decomposition.
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4.3. Residue from the composting toilet must be removed when it is filled to seventy-five
percent (75%) of capacity. Residue from the unit must be properly disposed of by
methods recommended by the manufacturer and acceptable to the Division. Disposal
methods must prevent contamination of water and not cause a public health nuisance.
Disposal using solid waste practices is recommended.
5.4. If a system will be installed where low temperature may be a factor, design and
installation must address the effects of the low temperature.
6.5. Composting toilets must be operated according to manufacturer's specifications.
G.S Portable chemical toilets.
1. A portable chemical toilet may be used by permit from the Division.
2. Use of a portable chemical toilet in permanently occupied buildings is prohibited except
during construction or under emergency circumstances as determined by the Division.
Proper ventilation of a chemical toilet used inside must be required.
Amend Sec. 30-12-60. Treatment systems other than those discharging through soil
treatment area or sand filter system.
A. — No change.
B. Systems that discharge other than through a soil treatment area or a sand filter system must:
1. Be designed by a professional engineer;
2. Be reviewed by the Board of Public Health; and
3. Not pose a potential health hazard or private or public nuisance or undue risk of
contamination.
4. Not allow drainage of effluent off of the property of origin.
C. — No change.
D. The following minimum performance criteria must be required for all permitted systems
pursuant to this Section:
1. If effluent discharge is made into areas in which the possibility exists for occasional direct
human contact with the effluent discharge, the effluent at the point of discharge must
meet the minimum treatment criteria of TL3 effluent and specifically adhere to each of
the following standards:
a. The geometric mean of the fecal coliformE.coli density must not exceed fifteen
twenty-five (125) per one hundred (100) milliliters when averaged over any five (5)
consecutive samples, and no single sample result for fecal coliformE.coli can
exceed one hundred twenty-sixtwo hundred (200126) per one hundred (100)
milliliters.
b. and c. — No change.
2. If the effluent discharge is made into an area so restricted as to protect against the
likelihood of direct human contact with the discharged effluent, the effluent, at the point
of discharge, must meet the treatment criteria of TL2 effluent and specifically adhere to
each of the following standards:
a. The geometric mean of the fecal coliformE.coli density must not exceed one
hundred twenty-sixfive hundred- (5-0-0126) per one hundred (100) milliliters when
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averaged over any five (5) consecutive samples and no single sample can exceed
three hundred twenty-fivefive thousand- (5000325) fecal cc ifo- �mE.coli per one
hundred (100) milliliters.
b. and c. — No change.
E. To determine compliance with the standards contained in this section, the required sampling
frequency for fecal coliformmtcoli, CBOD 5 and total suspended solids levels must be
performed at least once per month when the system is in operation and the results submitted
to the Division for compliance with the permit requirements.
F — No change.
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Amend APPENDIX 30-B
SOIL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (SOIL -SEPARATE SIZE LIMITS)
SOURCE: USIPA NRCS Field Book (pages 2-45) e 3 a1$er - - t
Was t agate
ttme
FINE EARTH
ROCK FRAGMENTS150 380 600 mm
channers i
flagst
stones '
boulders
USDA
Clay
j Silt
Sand
Gravel
Cob -
tiles
Stones
Boulders
fine
co.
fine
co.
v.fi.
if
med.
co.
fine
medium
coarse
millimeters:
U.S. Standard Sieve No.
0.0002 .002
(opening):
mm .02 .05 .1 .25
300 140 60
.5 1
35 18
2 mm 5 20 76 250 mm 600 mm
10 4 (3/4") (30) (10') (25")
International
Clay
Silt
Sand
Gravel
Stones
fine
coarse
millimeters:
U.S. Standard Sieve No.
.002
(opening):
mm .02 .20
2 mm 20 mm
10 (3/4')
Unified
Silt or Clay
Sand
(
Gravel
Cobbles
Boulders
fine
medium
co.
fine
coarse
millimeters:
U.S. Standard Sieve No. (opening):
.074
200
.42
40
2 mm 4.8 19 76 300 mm
10 4 (3/4") (30)
AASHTO
Clay
Silt '
Sand
Gravel or Stones
Broken Rock (angular),
or Boulders (rounded)
fine
coarse
fine
med.
co.
millimeters: .005
U.S. Standard Sieve No. (opening):
mm .074
200
.42
40
2 mm 9.5 25 75 mm
10 (3/8') (1, (3O)
phi #: 12
10 9
8 7 6 5 4 3 2
1 0
-1 -2 -3 4 -5 -6 -7 -8 -9 -10 -12
Modified
I
i
I
c
°bbfoSsiA
I
Wentworth
clay
b®
i
silt
1.4
sand
pebbles
L
1
boulders
-�
1\40-
millimeters: .00025 .002 .004 .008 .016 .031 .062 .125 .25 .5 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256
U.S. Standard Sieve No.: 230 120 60 35 18 10 5
4092
mm
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BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board that the Clerk to the Board be, and hereby is,
directed to arrange for Municode to supplement the Weld County Code with the amendments
contained herein, to coincide with chapters, articles, divisions, sections, and subsections as they
currently exist within said Code; and to resolve any inconsistencies regarding capitalization,
grammar, and numbering or placement of chapters, articles, divisions, sections, and subsections
in said Code.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the Board, if any section, subsection, paragraph,
sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held or decided to be
unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof. The
Board of County Commissioners hereby declares that it would have enacted this Ordinance in
each and every section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, and phrase thereof irrespective
of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or
phrases might be declared to be unconstitutional or invalid.
The above and foregoing Ordinance Number 2017-10 was, on motion duly made and
seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 29th day of January, A.D., 2018.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST:
Julie A. Cozad, Chair
Weld County Clerk to the Board
Steve Moreno, Pro-Tem
BY:
Deputy Clerk to the Board
Sean P. Conway
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mike Freeman
County Attorney
Barbara Kirkmeyer
Date of signature:
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Publication:
First Reading: December 18, 2017
Publication: December 27, 2017, in the Greeley Tribune
Second Reading: January 8, 2018
Publication: January 17, 2018, in the Greeley Tribune
Final Reading: January 29, 2018
Publication: February 7, 2018, in the Greeley Tribune
Effective:
November 8, 2017
February 12, 2018
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WELD COUNTY
CODE ORDINANCE 2017-10
IN THE MATTER OF REPEALING AND REENACTING, WITH AMENDMENTS,
CHAPTER 30 WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
ON -SITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM REGULATIONS, OF THE WELD COUNTY
CODE
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