The Water Quality Control Policy for Siting, Design, Operation and Maintenance of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS Policy), adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board, took effect on May 13, 2013. The OWTS Policy establishes a statewide, risk-based, tiered approach for regulation and management of system installations and replacements. The purpose of the policy is to allow the continued use of systems while protecting water quality and public health.
(Ord. 1469, eff. July 14, 2016)