N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 6 §§ 646-3.9

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 646-3.9 - Wastewater Treatment System Maintenance and Reporting Requirements

The following shall apply to all Wastewater Treatment Systems in the Lake George basin:

(a) All Wastewater Treatment Systems in the Lake George basin shall be pumped out by a department-registered septic hauler in accordance with Department and Department of Health guidance, as applicable, but no less than once every ten years, or once every five years for systems subject to the Wastewater Treatment System Inspection Program.

(b) Records of all Wastewater Treatment System pump outs, inspections, repairs, and related construction permits and design plans shall be retained by the landowner for the life of the system and made available to the Commission upon request and in such format as may be directed (e.g. electronic pdf).

(c) All enhanced treatment units shall have an Operation and Maintenance agreement with the manufacturer, the manufacturer's representative, or an equivalent alternative authorized by the Commission. Inspection and maintenance records shall be retained by the landowner for the life of the system and made available to the Commission upon request.

(d) Within the Wastewater Inspection Program Area, when a Wastewater Inspection is conducted by a Qualified Inspector other than Commission staff, such as an inspector associated with a RME, maintenance and inspection records for the Wastewater Treatment System shall be provided to the Commission at least once every five years on such forms containing the information required by subdivision (g) of section 646-3.6 of this Subpart, or in such manner as provided by the Commission to demonstrate compliance with the standards of this subpart.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 6 §§ 646-3.9

Adopted New York State Register April 5, 2023/Volume XLV, Issue 14, eff. 4/5/2023