(A) Where a public sanitary sewer is not available under the provisions of § 50.027, the building sewer shall be connected, until the public sewer is available, to a private wastewater disposal system complying with the provisions of the Ballard County Health Department and all applicable local and state regulations.
(B) Before commencement of construction of a private sewage disposal system the owner shall first obtain a written permit signed by the Superintendent. The application for such permit shall be made on a form furnished by CW, which the applicant shall supplement by any plans, specifications, and other information as are deemed necessary by the Superintendent. A permit and inspection fee of $15 shall be paid to CW at the time the application is filed.
(C) A permit for private sewage disposal system shall not become effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the Superintendent. The 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 Superintendent when the work is ready for final inspection, and before any underground portions are covered. The inspection shall be made within 72 hours of the receipt of notice by the Superintendent.
(D) The type, capacities, locations, and layout of a private sewage disposal system shall comply with all recommendations of the Department of Health of the State of Kentucky. No permit shall be issued for any private disposal system employing subsurface soil absorption facilities where it conflicts with County Health Department standards. No septic tank or cesspool shall be permitted to discharge to any natural outlet.
(E) The owner shall operate and maintain the private sewage disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times, at no expense to CW.
(F) No statement contained in this section shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirements that may be imposed by applicable local or state regulations.
(G) Holders of NPDES/KPDES permits may be excepted. Industries with current NPDES/KPDES permits may discharge at permitted discharge points provided they are in compliance with the issuing authority.
(Ord. 653, passed 11-15-21)