- (a) The purpose of this chapter is to establish the minimum design criteria for the comprehensive design of domestic sewage collection systems and treatment and disposal facilities. The minimum design criteria are not sufficient for all situations. A design must protect the public health and meet water quality standards established by the commission.
- (b) The executive director may require more stringent design criteria of a collection system or treatment facility if the executive director determines it is necessary to protect public health or to meet water quality standards established by the commission.
Source Note:The provisions of this §217.3 adopted to be effective August 28, 2008, 33 TexReg 6843.