(a) The minimum distances that shall be observed in locating the various components of the sewage disposal system are as follows:
Location of Components of Sewage Disposal System | ||||
Distance (ft.) | ||||
Type of | Well of Suction | Property | ||
System | Line | Stream | Dwelling | Line |
Septic tank | 50 | 25 | ||
Disposal field | 100* | 25 | 10 | 10 |
*This separation may be reduced to fifty feet when the well is provided with an outside watertight casing to a depth of fifty feet or more.
(b) A septic tank or other private means of disposal shall not be approved where a public sewer is available. Such means of disposal shall be discontinued when a public sewer is made available, if such discontinuance is directed by the legal authorities having jurisdiction.
(Ord. 1967-29. Passed 9-6-67.)