§ 34-507. Disposal of sewage.

(a)

Disposal. No one may dispose of any human body waste except in a toilet. All sinks, lavatories, basins, shower baths, laundry tubs and similar plumbing fixtures or appliances shall be connected to a public or community sewerage system or to an approved onsite sewage management system. Clothes washing machines may be connected to an adequately sized absorption pit if approved by the board of health. Backwash lines and main drains serving whirlpools and similar recreational/bathing facilities may be connected to an approved absorption pit.

(b)

Sewage discharge. No sewage shall be discharged onto the ground surface, into any watercourse, impoundment, storm sewer or public thoroughfare.

(c)

Vacate premises. In the event that a failure of an onsite sewage management system occurs and it is determined by the board of health that the system cannot be repaired, then either connection to a public or community sewerage system shall be made or the premises shall be vacated until connection to the public or community sewerage system can be completed.

(d)

Signs. The board of health may put signs or require signs to be posted on a premises prohibiting occupancy where a health hazard exists, i.e., failing onsite sewage management system. Signs shall be removed only by the board of health. No one may occupy the premises until the health hazard is eliminated as approved by the board of health.

(Res. of 9-7-88(3), § 30-2-7-2; Ord. No. 18-0340, Att. A, 5-16-18)