The Septic Inspector shall administer the SSTS Program and all
provisions of this chapter. At appropriate times, the Town Board shall
review, revise, and update this chapter as necessary. The Septic Inspector
shall employ or retain under contract qualified and appropriately
licensed professionals to administer and operate the SSTS Program.
A.
When a single SSTS or group of SSTSs under single ownership within
1/2 mile of each other have a design flow greater than 10,000 gallons
per day, the owner or owners shall make application for and obtain
a state disposal system permit from the MPCA in accordance with Minn.
R. Ch. 7001. If the measured daily flows for a consecutive seven-day
period exceed 10,000 gallons per day, a state disposal system permit
is required.
B.
A state disposal system permit is also required for any SSTS or group
of SSTSs that the Commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency determines has the potential or an increased potential to cause
adverse public health or environmental impacts if not regulated under
a state permit. Conditions for these permits include systems in environmentally
sensitive areas, unsubstantiated or unexpected flow volumes, and systems
requiring exceptional operation, monitoring, and management.
[Amended 11-9-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-05]
