§ 53.05  PRIVATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL.
   (A)   Where a public sanitary or combined sewer is not available under the provisions of § 53.04(B) above, the toilet and other facilities necessary for the discharge of domestic and industrial wastes shall be connected to a private wastewater disposal system complying with the requirements of the appropriate state, federal and/or local regulatory agency.
   (B)   (1)   Before commencement of construction of a private wastewater disposal system, the owner(s) shall first obtain a written permit from the appropriate regulatory authority and furnish a copy thereof to the Director.
      (2)   The copy of the permit shall be accompanied by the supplementary data as deemed necessary by the Director to maintain an accurate file of the private wastewater disposal systems to facilitate the planning of future public sewer service.
   (C)   The type, capacities, location and layout of a private wastewater disposal system shall comply with all requirements of the Division of Environmental Management, Department of Natural Resources and Community Development of the state or other like board or authority.
   (D)   At such time as a public sewer abuts a property served by a private wastewater disposal system, the provisions of § 53.04(B) above shall become applicable regarding connection to the public sewer. Any septic tanks, cesspools or similar private wastewater disposal facilities shall be cleaned of sludge and filled with suitable material.
   (E)   The owner(s) shall operate and maintain any private wastewater disposal facilities in a proper manner at all times, at no expense to the town.
(Ord. 97-11-07, passed 11-6-1997)