(A) Every septic tank shall have a capacity of at least 1,000 gallons. The tank shall have a water depth of at least 48 inches and shall have one compartment at least five feet in length measuring inside from the inlet to the outlet. The tank shall be of water-tight construction and of materials not subject to corrosion or decay. All tanks shall be provided with one or more openings with covers, to permit inspection and cleaning.
(B) Septic tanks shall be located at least 50 feet from any well, spring, pump, water service line, surface water, natural or artificial drain, or open joint subsurface ground water tile drain unless special design approval has been obtained from the City Health Officer.
(C) Dosing chambers equipped with automatic siphons of the type approved by the State Department of Health shall be used in all installations where the liquid capacity of septic tank is over 1,000 gallons.
(D) Seepage pits, and sub-surface drainage fields shall be located at least 50 feet from any surface water, natural or artificial drain, or open joint subsurface ground water tile drain unless special design approval has been obtained from the City Health Officer.
(Ord. passed 3-28-06)