Section R18-9-A313. Facility Installation, Operation, and Mainte- nance for On-site Wastewater Treatment Facilities

A.      Facility installation. In addition to installation requirements in the general permit, the applicant shall ensure that the follow- ing tasks are performed, as applicable:

1.        The facility is installed as described in design documents submitted with the Notice of Intent to Discharge;

2.        Components are installed on a firm foundation that sup- ports the components and operating loads;

3.        The site is prepared to protect native soil beneath the soil absorption area and in adjacent areas from compaction, prevent smeared absorption surfaces, minimize distur-

a.         Influent wastewater quality;

b.        The pressurized dosing system;

c.         The aggregate infiltration bed and mound system;

d.        Wastewater delivery and the engineered pad;

e.         The pressurized delivery system, filter, underdrain, and native soil absorption system;

f.         Saturation condition status in peat and other media; and

g.        Treatment system components;

11.            Inspect tanks, liners, ports, seals, piping, and appurte- nances for watertightness under all operational condi- tions;

12.            Manage vegetation in areas that contain components sub- ject to physical impairment or damage due to root inva- sion or animals;

13.            Maintain drainage, berms, protective barriers, cover materials, and other features; and

14.            Maintain the usefulness of the reserve area to allow for repair or replacement of the on-site wastewater treatment facility.

Historical Note

New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R.

235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November 12, 2005 (05-3).