{"content":[{"text":"OPERATING PROCEDURES/GUIDELINES \n ON-SITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT & DISPOSAL","bbox":{"left":0.295523,"top":0.018119,"width":0.408965,"height":0.032705}},{"text":"The first goal is to ensure that all new housing be equipped with an approved septic system (tank, lines \n & secondary treatment), and that efforts be made to inform citizens of the county on health hazards relating to \n septic systems, aware of their existing systems, and the county regulation.","bbox":{"left":0.035294,"top":0.089113,"width":0.921509,"height":0.058672}},{"text":"These procedures/guidelines may require additions as new questions or circumstances arise. They will be \n reviewed yearly in January or February prior to the construction season beginning. They will provide guidance \n to the Sanitarian to ensure that everyone asking a similar question gets the same answer. Not all sites are alike \n though, and may require limited variations.","bbox":{"left":0.035294,"top":0.163053,"width":0.924291,"height":0.07897499999999999}},{"text":"•","bbox":{"left":0.035294,"top":0.257217,"width":0.009019,"height":0.018562000000000023}},{"text":"New construction requires an application be filled out and a permit issued prior to a contractor starting work on \n the septic system. \n Existing septic systems that requiring digging, the Sanitarian will be notified. Replacement of short sections of \n pipe will not require a permit but if the tank has to be replaced, a permit will be needed and the entire system \n upgraded. If the existing secondary treatment system fails or if the entire discharge line from a tank has to be \n replaced creating a new direct discharge, then the entire system shall be upgraded. \n The application for permit shall be filled out completely including a drawing of proposed site on back of \n application. \n Uncovering a septic tank to have it pumped is considered maintenance, no notification or permit is needed. \n Rebuilding of a home or moving a manufactured home onto a site with an existing system will be considered the \n same as new construction. This may require upgrading or replacement of the existing system if it does not meet \n current State and County regulations. \n In upgrading a system, if the tank is found to be in acceptable condition but too small or containing only one \n compartment, another tank could be put with it to meet requirements. \n If just adding another bathroom, upgrading of system not necessary. \n As the Sanitarian is not always available, notification for final inspection is needed in advance. Special \n arrangements may be needed. \n If request is made for a time of sale inspection, both parties must agree to the inspection. If an inspection is \n done and the system is found to be inadequate, the system would require upgrading. \n Anyone wanting to install an alternative type system will need approval of the Board of Health. The board could \n then allow the Sanitarian to approve future systems of the same type, or require their approval on each system. \n These variances could also require written agreements between owner and Board of Health addressing testing, \n failure or poor results of the system. The owner shall see that this agreement is recorded with the County \n Recorder, in the abstract of title for the property containing the alternative system. \n Contractors doing septic work will “register” with the Sanitarian to be on a list provided to individuals along with \n application. This would mean they understand the county regulations and agree to follow them. There will be a \n $50 registration fee. \n When a system requiring a service agreement is installed, it will be the responsibility of the owner to see that \n the service agreement (original copy) is recorded with the County Recorder, in the abstract of title for the \n property containing the system, within thirty days after inspection. A service agreement shall be maintained at \n all times. \n The individual, contractor or company that is providing the maintenance agreement is responsible for testing the \n effluent at the required times with a copy of the results being submitted to the Sanitarian. \n When planning your septic system, consideration should be given to its location, future plans and required \n distance requirements. Anyone planning to do their own work shall discuss their site with the County Sanitarian \n prior to starting the work to make sure they understand all of the requirements. The Sanitarian can do a site \n preview with the contractor and/or homeowner prior to the work being done.","bbox":{"left":0.064706,"top":0.261086,"width":0.899223,"height":0.6917930000000001}},{"text":"•","bbox":{"left":0.035294,"top":0.295133,"width":0.009019,"height":0.018562000000000023}},{"text":"•","bbox":{"left":0.035294,"top":0.369982,"width":0.009019,"height":0.018562000000000023}},{"text":"• \n •","bbox":{"left":0.035294,"top":0.407709,"width":0.009019,"height":0.03780400000000006}},{"text":"•","bbox":{"left":0.035294,"top":0.483315,"width":0.009019,"height":0.018562000000000023}},{"text":"• \n •","bbox":{"left":0.035294,"top":0.521068,"width":0.009019,"height":0.03795599999999999}},{"text":"•","bbox":{"left":0.035294,"top":0.578189,"width":0.009019,"height":0.018561999999999967}},{"text":"•","bbox":{"left":0.035294,"top":0.616068,"width":0.009019,"height":0.018561999999999967}},{"text":"•","bbox":{"left":0.035294,"top":0.709287,"width":0.009019,"height":0.018561999999999967}},{"text":"•","bbox":{"left":0.035294,"top":0.765651,"width":0.009019,"height":0.018561999999999967}},{"text":"•","bbox":{"left":0.035294,"top":0.840499,"width":0.009019,"height":0.018561999999999967}},{"text":"•","bbox":{"left":0.035294,"top":0.878222,"width":0.009019,"height":0.018561999999999967}}],"images_bbox":[],"images_bbox_not_text_overlap":[]}