A wastewater disposal facility that includes tanks, piping, treatment devices or other facilities that convey, store, treat or dispose of wastewater located on the property where it originates or an adjacent or nearby property under the control of the user which is not connected to a public sewer system. This definition includes the designated replacement area necessary for system repairs. Onsite wastewater treatment system does not include graywater systems pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17922.12, non-discharging wastewater disposal units, and public sewer system(s).
An onsite wastewater treatment system may be referred to as system in this chapter. It may also be referred to as a septic system, wastewater system or OWTS in references, supporting documents and Manuals.
(Ord. 1469, eff. July 14, 2016)