Section 615.330  Private Sewage Disposal

a)         In order to protect the people within its jurisdiction, the local health department shall establish a program to prevent the transmission of disease organisms, environmental contamination, and nuisances resulting from improper handling, storage, transportation and disposal of sewage from private sewage disposal systems.

b)         The following activities shall be provided by the local health department to ensure an effective private sewage disposal program:

1)         The program shall be conducted pursuant to a local ordinance that incorporates by reference or includes provisions at least as stringent as the Private Sewage Disposal Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 905) and includes enforcement authority, or pursuant to a written agreement with the Department which designates the local health department as an agent of the Department.

2)         In coordination with appropriate State and local agencies, long and short range plans should be developed to guide private sewage disposal system use for the protection of the environment and protection of the health of the people within its jurisdiction.

3)         For all land platted after January 1, 1988, all subdivision plats which are to utilize private sewage disposal systems shall be reviewed and approved.

4)         All new, altered, repaired or replaced private sewage disposal systems shall be reviewed and approved prior to construction as provided in the Private Sewage Disposal Code or in local ordinances.

5)         Inspections adequate to confirm that systems conform to application plans and specifications shall be conducted of all private sewage disposal system installations.  An inspection form with a drawing of the system shall be completed.

6)         To ensure that septage within the local health department's jurisdiction is properly transported, stored and disposed of, an annual evaluation of all septage hauling equipment, storage facilities and land disposal sites shall be conducted.

7)         Complaints of improper private sewage disposal shall be investigated within 10 working days.

8)         When deficiencies have been identified, voluntary compliance shall be sought in accordance with the ordinance or agreement.

9)         Continued noncompliance shall result in enforcement action in accordance with the ordinance or agreement.

10)       Educational materials regarding the proper handling and disposal of sewage shall be made available to the public upon request.

c)         Qualified personnel shall be available to conduct activities pursuant to this Section.

1)         New program staff shall complete a Department provided initial orientation and training program during the first year of employment.

2)         All personnel shall attend at least three hours of Department approved training annually.

d)         Documentation of activities conducted pursuant to this Section shall be maintained by the local health department for a minimum of five years after the completion of the grant period, and shall be available for review by the Department upon request.