- (1) The location of septic tank, dosing chamber, advanced treatment system and disposal field shall be selected in accordance with the following minimum distances in feet, bearing in mind that local conditions may require increased distances of separation. Septic and Dosing Tanks and / or Disposal ATS Field Water Supply 50 50 Dwellings 5 10 Property Lines 10 10 Easements Boundaries 10 10 *Gullies, Ravines, Dry Stream Beds, Natural Drainageways, 15 25 Sinkholes, Streams and Cut Banks Water Lines 10 10 House to Tank Connections -- 10 Septic and Dosing Tanks -- 5 *These distances may increase or decrease as soil conditions so warrant as determined by the Commissioner after a special investigation by an approved soil consultant.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 68-221-401 et seq. and 4-5-201 et seq. Administrative History: Original rule filed June 20, 2013; effective September 18, 2013. Rule renumbered from 1200-01-06.