Section Env-Wq 1023.01 - Septic Tank Inspection and Pumping Requirements(a) Septic tanks shall be inspected for accumulation of sludge and surface scum at a frequency sufficient to allow the tank to be pumped by a licensed septage hauler when the combined thickness of the sludge and surface scum equal 1/3 or more of the tank depth.(b) For any septic tank having cast-in concrete baffles, the baffles shall be: (1) Inspected for structural integrity when the tank is inspected pursuant to (a), above; and(2) Replaced if no longer functioning as required.(c) Septage and effluent shall be discharged from a septic tank only to: (1) An approved or grandfathered effluent disposal area; or(2) A licensed septage hauling vehicle.N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1023.01
(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1000) #9086, eff 2-9-08
Amended by Volume XXXVI Number 41, Filed October 13, 2016, Proposed by #11184, Effective 10/1/2016, Expires 10/1/2026.