[Ord. No. 23-04, 7-5-2023]
A. The improper design, location, installation, use and maintenance
of individual sewage treatment systems adversely affects the public
health, safety and general welfare by discharge of inadequately treated
sewage to surface and ground waters. In many cases, the spread of
typhoid fever, dysentery, diarrhea, hookworm and other so-called filth-borne
diseases have been traced directly to sewage contamination. Also,
the improper disposal of sewage may become a nuisance and prevent
the greatest enjoyment of all, the environment.
B. These Rules and Regulations in accordance with the authority granted
in Missouri Statutes, Chapter 644, the Missouri Clean Water Commission
do hereby provide the minimum standards and criteria for the design,
location, installation, use and maintenance of individual sewage treatment
systems to protect the surface and ground waters of the state and
promote the public health and general welfare. And as provided in
Section 192.300, RSMo.
[Ord. No. 23-04, 7-5-2023]
A. Every effort shall be made to secure sewer extensions. When a connection
to a public sewer is not feasible, and when a considerable number
of residences are to be served, consideration must be given to the
construction of a community sewer system and treatment plant. However,
since an improperly operated or inadequately staffed community sewage
treatment plant cannot effectively treat wastes, consideration should
be given to the size of the proposed system to ensure that economically
feasible sewer rates are sufficient to ensure proper treatment plant
operation.
B. When installation of a private residential sewage disposal system
cannot be avoided, requirements of the Cass County Environmental Health
Department, "Rules and Regulations" as contained herein shall be followed.