(a) The purpose of this chapter is to protect human health, the environment, and water quality by establishing
- (1) standards for the design, construction, performance, operation, and maintenance of wastewater collection, storage, treatment, and disposal systems; and
- (2) minimum separation distance requirements and construction standards for private water systems.
(b) The requirements of this chapter apply to any person that
- (1) owns or operates a wastewater collection, storage, treatment, or disposal system operated in the state; or
- (2) engages in the design, installation, construction, or modification of wastewater collection, storage, treatment, or disposal systems or private water systems.
(Eff. 4/1/99, Register 149; am 5/12/2016, Register 218; am 10/1/2023, Register 247)
Authority: AS 44.46.020, AS 46.03.020, AS 46.03.100