For the purpose of this article, the following definition shall
apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different
meaning:
The solid and liquid body discharges from human beings and
the liquid wastes from bathtubs, lavatories, kitchen sinks, washtubs,
septic tanks, and floor drains.
[Amended 11-22-1999 by Ord. No. 99-19]
No septic tank, privy vault, sink drain, or sewage disposal
system shall be erected or constructed in the Village except in accordance
with the minimum requirements of the Grundy County Board of Health,
and it shall be unlawful to proceed with such work unless a permit
therefor has first been obtained from the Grundy County Health Department.
All sewage disposal systems shall thereafter be maintained in proper
repair by the owner.
It shall be unlawful to discharge untreated sewage or the effluent
from any septic tank directly or indirectly to any stream, ditch,
ground surface, or abandoned well, or to allow the contents of any
privy vault, septic tank, or seepage pit to emit offensive odors or
to become objectionable, dangerous, or prejudicial to the public health.
If any disposal system located within the limits of this county
serves or is to serve more than 15 persons, and it is proposed to
discharge the wastes therefrom into any stream or other waters of
the state, a written permit shall first be obtained from the state
Environmental Protection Agency, Springfield, Illinois, according
to the provisions of the state Environmental Protection Agency Board
law. Where it is not proposed to discharge such wastes into any stream
or other waters of the state, such wastes shall be treated or disposed
of in accordance with these regulations, and a permit therefor shall
be obtained according to the provisions of this chapter.
No privies shall hereafter be constructed in the Village.
