Current through December 10, 2024
Rule 15-18-77-5.1.3 - Location1. Septic tanks shall not be located in depressed areas where surface water will accumulate. This water may enter the septic tank causing it to flood.2. The area over the septic tank shall not be used for vehicular traffic or vehicular parking.3. The septic tank must be installed according to the following minimum distances: a. foundation five (5) feetb. property lines ten (10) feetc. potable water supplies and all private wells fifty (50) feet4. Septic tanks shall not be located under dwellings or other structures.5. 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.6. 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. 18-77-5.1.3