(A) The owner of an SSTS located within the city shall regularly, but in no case less frequently than every three years:
(1) Inspect and assess whether the system's sewage tank(s) leak below the designed operating depth and whether sewage tank tops, riser joints, and riser connections leak through visual evidence of major defects; and
(2) Inspect, measure and remove, if necessary, the accumulations of scum, grease, and other floating materials and solids at the top of each septic tank and compartment, along with the sludge, which consists of the solids denser than water; and
(3) Submit to the city an inspection and maintenance report verifying the requirements of this section have been met.
(B) The inspection and removal/pumping of solids, if necessary, shall be conducted by a licensed SSTS service provider. A report verifying the inspection and removal shall be submitted to the city within ten days of the required maintenance hereunder.
(C) The removal/pumping of solids accumulation shall be done based on removal requirements set forth in Minnesota Rules, Part 7080.245.
(Ord. 1055, passed 2-28-19)