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Where a public sewer is not available, under the provisions of § 125-12 and Chapter 126 of the Code of the Town of Farmington, the building lateral shall be connected to a private wastewater disposal system complying with the provisions of the rules and regulations of the NYSDOH and the Code of the Town of Farmington, to be enforced by the Superintendent and/or the County Public Health Department.
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No two separate permanent buildings, where the intended use for either
is for a distinct and separate business or a dwelling place for a
private family or families, shall be connected to the same individual
septic tank and tile absorption field.
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A completed building application form shall be submitted for the
construction of a wastewater disposal system in accordance with Town
Code.
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A building permit shall be obtained prior to construction commencement
in accordance with Town Code.
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When the liquid or liquid-borne effluent from a private wastewater
disposal system enters any watercourse, ditch, storm sewer, or water
supply system, located in the Town, in such a manner, volume, and
concentration so as to create a hazardous, offensive, or objectionable
condition, in the opinion of the Superintendent, the County Public
Health Department, or the NYSDOH, the owner of the premises upon which
such wastewater disposal system is located shall immediately cease
use of the system upon written notice from the Superintendent. The
owner shall, within 90 days, after receipt of notice from the Superintendent,
repair, rebuild, or relocate such wastewater disposal system for the
purpose of eliminating such hazardous, offensive, or objectionable
conditions. The repair, rebuilding, or relocation of the system shall
be accomplished in accordance with the rules and regulations of the
NYSDEC, NYSDOH, and the County Public Health Department, at the owner's
expense.
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Where a private wastewater disposal system utilizes a cesspool or
a septic tank, septage shall be removed from the cesspool or septic
tank, by a licensed hauler of trucked and hauled wastes, as frequently
as required for proper operation.
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When a connection is made to the public sewer, any connection to
a private wastewater disposal facility shall be broken and both ends
of the break shall be plugged, as appropriate.
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No statement in this article shall be construed to prevent, or interfere
with, any additional requirements that may be deemed necessary by
the Superintendent, to protect the public health, safety and welfare.
