Lakefront property code enforcement

hemlock · 08-05-2011, 10:29 AM

Privys and drywells are allowed.
Below are the rules for both.

PART Env-Wq 1022 ALTERNATE SYSTEMS
Env-Wq 1022.01 Privies.
(a) No privy shall be located within 75 feet of drinking water wells, surface waters, or foundations on
abutting lots.
(b) Subject to (c), below, the bottom of the privy pit shall be at least 4 feet above seasonal high water
table and impermeable substratum or ledge.
(c) If the bottom of the privy pit is less than 4 feet above the seasonal high water table or impermeable
substratum or ledge, the pit shall be sealed.
Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq
1000) #9086, eff 2-9-08
Env-Wq 1022.02 Mini-Dry Wells for Gray Water.
(a) For purposes of this section, “gray water” means residential wastewater other than from a urinal or
a toilet.
(b) A mini-dry well shall be used for the disposal of gray water only if there will be no running water
to, or other wastewater discharge from, the structure to be served.
(c) No mini-dry well for gray water shall be within 75 feet of drinking water wells or surface waters.
(d) A mini-dry well for gray water shall be a hole up to 18 inches in diameter and up to 12 inches
deep, filled with stone or gravel.
Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq
1000) #9086, eff 2-9-08; ss by #9904-A, eff 4-16-11

08-05-2011, 10:29 AM	#28
hemlock Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 67 Thanks: 1 Thanked 43 Times in 20 Posts	privys and dry wells Privys and drywells are allowed. Below are the rules for both. PART Env-Wq 1022 ALTERNATE SYSTEMS Env-Wq 1022.01 Privies. (a) No privy shall be located within 75 feet of drinking water wells, surface waters, or foundations on abutting lots. (b) Subject to (c), below, the bottom of the privy pit shall be at least 4 feet above seasonal high water table and impermeable substratum or ledge. (c) If the bottom of the privy pit is less than 4 feet above the seasonal high water table or impermeable substratum or ledge, the pit shall be sealed. Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1000) #9086, eff 2-9-08 Env-Wq 1022.02 Mini-Dry Wells for Gray Water. (a) For purposes of this section, “gray water” means residential wastewater other than from a urinal or a toilet. (b) A mini-dry well shall be used for the disposal of gray water only if there will be no running water to, or other wastewater discharge from, the structure to be served. (c) No mini-dry well for gray water shall be within 75 feet of drinking water wells or surface waters. (d) A mini-dry well for gray water shall be a hole up to 18 inches in diameter and up to 12 inches deep, filled with stone or gravel. Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1000) #9086, eff 2-9-08; ss by #9904-A, eff 4-16-11