A. General Provisions. Holding tanks are approved for private sewage disposal only under the following circumstances:
1. As a temporary measure while awaiting the availability of a sewer, provided, however, that a contract for installation of the sewer has been awarded and the agency responsible for sewer operation certifies that it will be available for service within 180 days. The property owner shall assume all risks of the sewer not becoming available. He may then install a private sewage disposal system in full compliance with this Ordinance, or vacate the property; OR
2. As a sanitary dumping station in campgrounds or marinas to receive the discharges from holding facilities on recreational vehicles or boats; and Provision is assured for treatment of sewage removed from the holding tank at a facility operating under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
B. Temporary Holding Tanks. Temporary holding tanks will be allowed for permitted properties under the following conditions:
1. The permit for the private sewage disposal system has been previously approved by this Department; and present and near future weather conditions (i.e. frozen ground, saturated soils) are unfavorable for the installation of a private sewage disposal system (December 1 through June 1); and
2. An application for temporary utilization of a holding tank is completed and appropriate fee paid at the Health Department. The application shall include the following items:
a. A contract for pumping the septic tank with a licensed private sewage disposal system pumping contractor.
b. A contract with a sewage treatment plant to accept the waste; waste cannot be land applied.
c. A contract with a licensed private sewage disposal system installation contractor to complete the installation with an estimated cost and completion date specified.
d. A letter of credit with a federally insured bank or Savings and Loan Association with resources of at least five million dollars ($5,000,000.) for 1 1/2 times the installation cost.
3. The temporary domestic sewage holding tank fee is approved by the McHenry County Board. The fee schedule is contained in the Public Health Fee Ordinance.
4. Audio/Visual Alarm. The septic tank is to be installed and the tank outlet sealed with an audio high-water alarm installed, and set at 2/3 of the septic tank capacity. The tank and alarm are to be inspected by the Department.
C. Temporary Holding Tank Approval / Renewal. Temporary holding tank approval is for a period of time not to exceed six months. If the septic system is not installed within a 6 month period, a renewal fee must be paid. Subsequent renewals of the original application shall be valid for a period of 30 days. A maximum of six (6) renewals will be allowed.
D. Temporary Holding Tank Expiration. Failure to install the septic system by June 1st or renew the temporary holding tank application before it expires shall be a violation of this Ordinance.
E. Temporary Holding Tank Construction and Location. The holding tank shall be designed and constructed in compliance with§ 8.04.520, except that the outlet shall be sealed. The holding tank shall be located in compliance with the requirements in Table IV (See Appendix B) for “Septic Tanks”.
(Ord. O-201711-51-031, passed 11-14-2017)