STANISLAUS COUNTY
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY ONSITE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT NOTICE
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In June of 1990 Measure X, a voter initiative, was passed. Measure
X went into effect July 13, 1990. The Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors
has adopted guidelines for implementation of Measure X.
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Except for those properties excluded pursuant to the Measure
X guidelines, all owners of property on lots subdivided after July
13, 1990, all owners of new residential sized parcels created from
agricultural designated parcels after July 13, 1990, and all new commercial
or industrial projects requiring building permits are required to
dispose of all liquid waste through an approved primary and secondary
on-site wastewater treatment system. The resident and/or property
owner shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the
primary and secondary on-site wastewater treatment system. The resident
and/or property owner shall operate and maintain the primary and secondary
wastewater treatment system as prescribed by the manufacturer specifications
and system design. Groundwater degradation caused by improper operation
and maintenance of the primary and secondary on-site wastewater treatment
system shall be unlawful.
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