15 Miss. Code. R. 18-77-5.2.3

Current through December 10, 2024
Rule 15-18-77-5.2.3 - Location
1. Advanced Treatment Systems shall be installed level on undisturbed soil. If leveling or elevation change is necessary, the Advanced Treatment System must be placed on a bed of sand.
2. It is recommended the outlet of the Advanced Treatment System should be placed so as not to be below the Seasonal High Water Table.
3. An Advanced Treatment System should not be located in an area that collects surface water. This water may enter the Advanced Treatment System causing a failure by flooding. This flooding will cause the effluent to be discharged before it is properly treated.
4. The Advanced Treatment System must be installed according to the following minimum distances:
a. foundations five (5) feet
b. property lines ten (10) feet
c. potable water supplies and all private wells fifty (50) feet
5. The area over the Advanced Treatment System shall not be used for vehicular traffic or vehicular parking.
6. Advanced Treatment Systems shall not be located under dwellings or other structures.
7. Where all or part of the Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal System is proposed to be installed on property other than the owner's, an easement in perpetuity shall be legally recorded in the proper county. The easement shall be of sufficient area to permit access, construction and maintenance of the Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal System.
8. Easements or right-of-way areas for utilities, surface or subsurface drainage, roads, streets, ponds or lakes shall not be used as available space for location of Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal Systems.

15 Miss. Code. R. 18-77-5.2.3

Miss Code Ann. § 41-67-3