PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL

§ 52.070 USE.

   Where a public sanitary sewer is not available under the provisions of § 52.004, the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system complying with the provisions of this subchapter.

(Prior Code, § 18-10-1)

§ 52.071 PERMIT.

   Before commencement of construction of a private sewage disposal system the owner shall first obtain a written permit signed by the city. The application for such a permit shall contain the name and address of the person or persons intended to have responsibility of the work and a written description of the system, explanation of flows and loading to the private system and any plans, specifications and other information necessary to explain the proposed system and discharge location or other information as deemed necessary by the city. A permit and inspection fee of $25 shall be paid to the city at the time the application is filed.

(Prior Code, § 18-10-2)

§ 52.072 INSPECTION.

   A permit for a private sewage disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the city. The Sewer Superintendent shall be allowed to inspect the work at any stage of construction, and in any event, the applicant for the permit shall notify the city when the work is ready for final inspection, and before any underground portions are covered. The inspection shall be made within 48 hours of the receipt of written notice by the city.

(Prior Code, § 18-10-3)

§ 52.073 APPROVAL.

   (A)   The type, capacities, location and layout of a private sewage disposal system shall comply with all recommendations of the State Private Sewage Disposal Licensing Act, being 225 ILCS 225/1 et seq. Code and with the State of Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

   (B)   No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge to any natural outlet.

(Prior Code, § 18-10-4)

§ 52.074 CONNECTION TO PUBLIC SEWER.

   At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private sewage disposal system, as provided in § § 52.025, a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer in compliance with this chapter, and any septic tanks, cesspools and similar private sewage disposal facilities shall be cleaned of sludge and filled with clean bank run sand, gravel or dirt.

(Prior Code, § 18-10-5)

§ 52.075 OWNER SHALL BEAR EXPENSE.

   The owner shall operate, maintain and obtain any approvals, easements or other requirements necessary to own and operate the private sewage disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times, and at no expense to the city.

(Prior Code, § 18-10-6)