1. (1) A person may not construct new cesspool sewage disposal systems in Oregon.
2. (2) Seepage pit sewage disposal systems may be used only to serve existing sewage loads and replace existing failing seepage pit and cesspool systems on lots that are too small to accommodate a standard system or other alternative onsite system.

3. (3) Construction requirements.

   1. (a) Each seepage pit must be installed in a location to facilitate future connection to a sewerage system when such facilities become available.
   2. (b) Maximum depth of seepage pits is 35 feet below ground surface.
   3. (c) The seepage pit depth must terminate at least 4 feet above the water table.
4. (4) Notwithstanding the permit duration specified in OAR 340-071-0160(5), a permit issued under this rule may be effective for a period of less than one year from the date of issue if specified by the agent.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 454.625 & 468.020

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 454.615 & 454.775

History

DEQ 15-2017, amend filed 10/31/2017, effective 11/01/2017
DEQ 14-2013, f. 12-20-13, cert. ef. 1-2-14
DEQ 11-2004, f. 12-22-04, cert. ef. 3-1-05
DEQ 27-1994, f. 11-15-94, cert. ef. 4-1-95
DEQ 16-1986, f. & ef. 9-16-86
DEQ 8-1986(Temp), f. & ef. 4-29-86
DEQ 2-1985, f. & ef. 2-1-85
DEQ 1-1985(Temp), f. & ef. 1-2-85
DEQ 8-1982, f. & ef. 4-20-82
DEQ 6-1982(Temp), f. & ef. 3-19-82
Reverted to DEQ 10-1981, f. & ef. 3-20-81
DEQ 21-1981(Temp), f. & ef. 9-1-81
DEQ 10-1981, f. & ef. 3-20-81