A. Connections Authorized:
1. Where a public sanitary sewer is not available under the provisions of subsection 8-3-1A2 of this chapter, the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system complying with the provisions of this section.
2. At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private sewage disposal system, as provided in subsection 8-3-1A2 of this chapter, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer in compliance with this chapter and within the time frame established in subsection E of this section. Any septic tanks, cesspools and similar private sewage disposal facilities shall be abandoned and filled with suitable material.
B. Permits Required:
1. Before commencement of construction of a private sewage disposal system, the owner shall first obtain a written permit signed by the McLean County health department. The applications for such permit shall provide any plans, specifications and other information as deemed necessary by the McLean County health officer.
2. The required permit and inspection fee shall be paid to the McLean County health department at the time the application is filed.
C. Inspections: A permit for a private sewage disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the McLean County health officer. He shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction and, in any event, the applicant for the permit shall notify the McLean County health officer when the work is ready for final inspection, and before any underground portions are covered. The inspection shall be made within forty eight (48) hours of the receipt of written notice by the McLean County health officer.
D. Construction And Maintenance:
1. Comply With State Requirements: The type, capacities, location and layout of a private sewage disposal system shall comply with all recommendations of the state of Illinois private sewage disposal licensing act and code 1 and with the state of Illinois environmental protection agency. No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge to any natural outlet.
2. Maintenance: The owner shall operate and maintain the private sewage disposal facility in a sanitary manner at all times, and at no expense to the city.
3. Additional Requirements: No statement contained in this section shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by the McLean County health officer.
E. Disconnection: When a public sewer becomes available, the building sewer shall be connected to the sewer within one hundred twenty (120) days. The private sewage disposal system shall be disconnected from the house connection and the existing sewer system. (Ord. 147, 1980)
Notes
| 1 | 1. 225 ILCS 225/1. |