15 Miss. Code. R. 18-77-5.9.4

Current through December 10, 2024

Rule 15-18-77-5.9.4 - Location/Setbacks

1. The discharge area must be seeded, maintained with sod, permanent vegetative cover, or a wooded area.

2. Discharge area must be a minimum of:

a. Water Supply

i. 100 feet from any public, private or individual potable water sources, unless protected by topographic features.

ii. 50 feet from any public, private or individual potable water source for all vessel(s) holding wastewater.

iii. 10 feet horizontal separation from any potable water line.

iv. 10 feet horizontal separation from any water meter.

v. Potable water lines must not pass under or through any part of the wastewater disposal system which includes the collection and distribution of the wastewater or effluent.

b. Sensitive Waters

i. 100 feet on slopes of greater than 8 percent

ii. Slopes of less than or equal to 8 percent (Table I)

c. Property Lines

i. 50 feet down slope or same grade

ii. 10 feet up slope.

d. Residence and Buildings

i. 25 feet from habitable

ii. 15 feet from non-habitable

e. Additional Structures

i. 25 feet from porches, patios and decks

ii. 10 feet from walkways, driveways and parking areas

iii. 25 feet from swimming pools

iv. 10 feet horizontal separation from an Advanced Treatment System

3. Discharge area shall not be located in depressed areas where surface water will accumulate. Provisions shall be made to minimize the flow of surface water over the effluent disposal area.

4. Where all or part of the treatment and disposal system is proposed to be installed on property other than the owner's, a deeded easement in perpetuity shall be legally recorded in the appropriate county. The deeded easement shall be obtained to include a sufficient area to permit access, construction and maintenance.

5. Deeded 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 discharge areas.

6. No site utilizing a discharge area shall be approved which is located wholly within an area which is frequently flooded, swamp, marsh, wetland, or drain-way, etc. When a site is located partially within this area, that portion not directly affected may be considered for discharge area.

7. Treatment, disposal, disinfection and/or pump chambers shall not be located under dwellings or other permanent structures.

15 Miss. Code. R. 18-77-5.9.4

Miss Code Ann. § 41-67-3