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waee systems § S. o <br /> <br /> not applicable to the 2000 rural and transition areas (as defined in <br /> §9.02) ~ the systems are not considered t~ be long-term disposal <br /> methods. <br /> <br /> Holding tsnks, Holding tanks may be allowed only as <br /> replacements for existing non-conforming urban service area <br /> systems and only where it c~n conclusively be shown that a <br /> standard or approved alternative system cannot be feasibly <br /> inst~Iled, or where holr~ t~z~ks can be demonstrated to be more <br /> economical than alternative systems. <br /> <br /> 1, Constrao~iom A holding tank shall be constructed o£ the <br /> same materials and by the same procedures as those <br /> specified for watertight septic tanks, except that there be no <br /> out/et pipe. <br /> <br /> 2. Access. A clean out pipe of at least 6 inches d~meter shall <br /> extend to the ~u-ound surface and be provide~' wffth seals to <br /> prevent odor and to exclude insects and verznin. A manhole <br /> of at least 20 inches in dimension shall extend to a point <br /> witinin 12 inches, but no closer than 6 inches, below finished <br /> ~rade. The m~nhole cover shah be covered with at least 6 <br /> inches of earth. <br /> <br /> 8. Depth of Bury. The t~l~ shall be protected against floatstion <br /> t:nder high water table conditions. <br /> <br /> 4. Capacity. For a dwelling, the size shall be 2,000 gallons or <br /> 400 gallons times the number of bedrooms, whichever is <br /> ~reatest. 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 /> 6. Loca~iom Holding tanks shall be locatech <br /> a) In an area readily accessible to the .pump truck under <br /> all weather conditions; <br /> b) As specified for septic tanks; <br /> c) Where accidental spillage during pumping will not <br /> create a 'nuisance. <br /> <br />6. Water Meter. A water meter shall be required with all <br /> ho]ding ts~t,-s to measure the flow to all plumbing fi×~ures <br /> except the outside sfltcocks, l~eadings shall be subnfitted at <br /> least quarterly to the pumper and the council. Readings <br /> shall be used to establish the amount of sewage pumped and <br /> hauled. <br /> <br />7. Contract. A contract for disposal and treatment of the <br /> sewage wastes shall be maintained by the homeowner or <br /> pumper v~th a municipality, agency or firm established for <br /> that purpose. <br /> <br />Printed 1~/28/90 <br /> <br />Page 259 <br /> <br /> <br />