1. (1) To ensure sewage is safely disposed of, the residential outdoor services program shall either:

   1. (a) connect to a public sewer approved by the Montana department of environmental quality; or
   2. (b) connect to a private septic system that is approved by the local sanitarian.

2. (2) The sewage system must be repaired or replaced whenever:

   1. (a) it fails to accept sewage at the rate of application;
   2. (b) seepage of effluent from or ponding of effluent on or around the system occurs;
   3. (c) contamination of a potable water supply or state waters is traced to the system; or
   4. (d) a mechanical failure occurs.

3. (3) Residential outdoor services programs shall:

   1. (a) store all solid waste in containers which have lids and are corrosion-resistant, fly tight, watertight, and rodent-proof;
   2. (b) clean all solid waste containers frequently; and
   3. (c) transport or utilize a private or municipal hauler to transport the solid waste at least weekly to a landfill site approved by the department of environmental quality in a covered vehicle or covered containers.

Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 50-5-220, MCA

Implementing statute(s): Sec. 50-5-220, MCA

History: NEW, 2004 MAR p. 1960, Eff. 8/6/04.