- (a) The installation of a new privy shall not require approval by the department, and both existing and new privies shall comply with the criteria in (b) and (c) below.
- (b) No privy shall be located within 75 feet of drinking water wells, surface waters, or foundations on abutting lots.
- (c) The bottom of a privy pit shall be at least 4 feet above seasonal high water table and impermeable substratum or ledge.
- (d) If an existing privy cannot meet the criteria in (b) and (c), above, the pit shall be sealed.
Source. (See Revision Notes #1 and #2 at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1000) #11184, eff 10-1-16; ss by #14486, eff 2-1-26, EXPIRES: 2-1-36