Mont. Admin. r. 37.98.1505

Current through Register Vol. 23, December 6, 2024
Rule 37.98.1505 - RESIDENTIAL OUTDOOR SERVICES: SEWAGE AND WASTE DISPOSAL
(1) To ensure sewage is safely disposed of, the residential outdoor services program shall either:
(a) connect to a public sewer approved by the Montana department of environmental quality; or
(b) connect to a private septic system that is approved by the local sanitarian.
(2) The sewage system must be repaired or replaced whenever:
(a) it fails to accept sewage at the rate of application;
(b) seepage of effluent from or ponding of effluent on or around the system occurs;
(c) contamination of a potable water supply or state waters is traced to the system; or
(d) a mechanical failure occurs.
(3) Residential outdoor services programs shall:
(a) store all solid waste in containers which have lids and are corrosion-resistant, fly tight, watertight, and rodent-proof;
(b) clean all solid waste containers frequently; and
(c) transport or utilize a private or municipal hauler to transport the solid waste at least weekly to a landfill site approved by the department of environmental quality in a covered vehicle or covered containers.

Mont. Admin. r. 37.98.1505

NEW, 2004 MAR p. 1960, Eff. 8/6/04.

Sec. 50-5-220, MCA; IMP, Sec. 50-5-220, MCA;