Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0400-48-01-.11

Current through October 22, 2024
Section 0400-48-01-.11 - LOCATION OF SEPTIC TANKS, DOSING CHAMBERS AND ABSORPTION FIELDS
(1) The location of septic tank, dosing chamber, advanced treatment system and disposal field shall be selected in accordance with the following minimum distances in feet, bearing in mind that local conditions may require increased distances of separation.

Septic and Dosing Tanks and / or

ATS

Disposal

Field

Water Supply

50

50

Dwellings

5

10

Property Lines

10

10

Easements Boundaries

10

10

*Gullies, Ravines, Dry Stream Beds, Natural Drainageways, Sinkholes, Streams and Cut Banks

15

25

Water Lines

10

10

House to Tank Connections

-

10

Septic and Dosing Tanks

-

5

*These distances may increase or decrease as soil conditions so warrant as determined by the Commissioner after a special investigation by an approved soil consultant.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0400-48-01-.11

Original rule filed June 20, 2013; effective September 18, 2013. Rule renumbered from1200-01-06.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 68-221-401 et seq. and 4-5-201 et seq.