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Sewage cUsposa § 8.30 <br /> <br /> not applicable to the 2000 rural and transition areas (as defined in <br /> {}9.02) om the systems are not considered to be long-term disposal <br /> methods. <br /> <br /> Holding tanks. Holding tanks may be allowed only as <br /> replacements for existing non-conforming urban service area <br /> and only where it can conclusively be shown that a <br />systems <br /> standard or approved alternative system cannot be feasibly <br /> installed, or where holding t~nks c~n be demonstrated to be more <br /> economical than alternative systems. <br /> <br />1. Construction- A holding tank shall be constructed of the <br /> same materials and by the same procedures as those <br /> specified for watertight septic tanks, except that there be no <br /> outlet pipe. <br /> <br />2. Access. A clean out pipe of at least 6 inches diameter shall <br /> extend to the grm~nd surface and be provided with seals to <br /> prevent odor and to exclude insects and vermin. A manhole <br /> of at least 20 inches in dimension shall extend to a point <br /> within 12 inches, but no closer than 6 inches, below finished <br /> grade. The manhole cover shall be covered with at least 6 <br /> inches of earth. <br /> <br />3. Depth of Bury. The tank shall be protected against floatation <br /> under high water table conditions. <br /> <br /> Capacity. For a dwelling, the size shall be 2,000 gallons or <br /> 400 gallons times the number of bedrooms, whichever is <br /> greatest. For permanent structures other than dwellings, <br /> the capacity shall be based on measured flow rates or <br /> estimated flow rates. The tank capacity shall be at least 5 <br /> times the daily flow rate. <br /> <br /> Location- Holding tanks shall be located: <br /> a) In an area readily accessible to the pump truck under <br /> alt weather conditions; <br /> b) As specified for septic tanks; <br /> c) Where accidental spillage during pumping will not <br /> create a nuisance. <br /> <br />Water Meter. A water meter shall be required with all m <br />holding tanks to measure the flow to all plumbing fixtures <br />except the outside sillcocks. Readings shall be submitted at <br />least quarterly to the p-r~per and the council. Readings <br />shall be used to establish the amount of sewage pumped and · <br />hauled. <br /> <br />Contract. A contract for disposal and treatment of the 1 <br />sewage wastes shall be maintained by the homeowner or <br /> · <br />pumper with a municipality, agency or firm established for <br />that purpose, i <br /> <br />Printed lZ/28/90 <br /> <br />Page 259 <br /> <br /> <br />