Okla. Admin. Code § 252:641-1-4

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 252:641-1-4 - Operation, repairs and maintenance

(a)Proper operation. The owner of an on-site sewage treatment system shall ensure that the system is maintained and operated properly so that:

(1) sewage or effluent from the system is properly treated and does not surface, pool, flow across the ground or discharge to surface waters;

(2) septic tanks, lift stations, low pressure dosing tanks, flow equalization tanks, aerobic treatment units and lagoons shall be maintained so that they do not leak or overflow; and

(3) the required security measures are intact (e.g., required fences, septic tank lids , manhole covers are properly secured).

(b)Malfunctioning systems. If an on-site sewage treatment system malfunctions, the person owning or otherwise responsible for the system shall take prompt action to repair the malfunctioning system, prevent further violations and remediate the site.

Okla. Admin. Code § 252:641-1-4

Added at 16 Ok Reg 1895, eff 6-11-99; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1704, eff 6-13-02; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1618, eff 6-11-04; Amended at 25 Ok Reg 2318, eff 7-11-08

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 37, Issue 24, September 1, 2020, eff. 9/15/2020