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A180-3. Definitions.
As used in these regulations, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ABSORPTION AREA Formatted: Underline
Refer to definition listed in New York State Department of Healths Wastewater Treatment Standards - Residential Onsite
Systems [10 NYCRR AP 75A
ABSORPTION TRENCH Formatted: Underline
Refer to definition listed in New York State Department of Healths Wastewater Treatment Standards - Residential Onsite
Systems [10 NYCRR AP 75A
APPLICATION RATE Field Code Changed
The rate at which septic tank effluent is applied to a subsurface absorption trench or pit, for design purposes, expressed in
gallons per day/foot squared.Refer to definition listed in New York State Department of Healths Wastewater Treatment
Standards - Residential Onsite Systems [10 NYCRR AP 75A
BAFFLE Field Code Changed
Refer to definition listed in New York State Department of Healths Wastewater Treatment Standards - Residential Onsite
Systems [10 NYCRR AP 75A. A flow-deflecting device used in septic tanks to check or inhibit the velocity of a stream of flow or
the discharge of floating and suspended solids. See the definition of "sanitary tee."
BEDROOM/SLEEPING AREA Formatted: Underline
Means any room within a dwelling unit, finished or unfinished, which may reasonably be expected to serve primarily as a
sleeping area. The term bedroom shall be considered to include any rooms or rooms within an expansion attic.
BOARD Field Code Changed
The Lake George Consolidated Board of Health.
BUILDING Field Code Changed
A structure wholly or partially enclosed with exterior or party walls and a roof, affording shelter to persons, animals or
property.
BUILDING DRAIN Field Code Changed
That part of the lowest piping of a drainage system which receives the discharge of soil, wastes and other drainage pipes inside
the walls of the building and conveys such discharges to the building sewer. The "building drain" extends to three feet outside
the building wall.
BUILDING SEWER Field Code Changed
That part of the drainage system which extends from the end of the building drain and conveys its discharge to an individual
sewage disposal system, public sewer, private sewer or other approved point of disposal.
CENTRALIZED WASTEWATER AND/OR POTABLE WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES Field Code Changed
Facilities serving three or more structures dwelling units, townhouse apartments, or tourist accommodations.. Formatted: Font: +Body (Calibri)
CLEANOUT Field Code Changed
An opening providing access to sewage disposal devices (house sewer, septic tank and distribution box) which allows for the
cleaning or purging of materials and obstructions.
CODE Field Code Changed
The Public Health Law and Sanitary Code of the State of New York.
COMBINED SEWER Field Code Changed
A sewer receiving both surface runoff and sewage.
COMMUNITY SEWERAGE SYSTEM Field Code Changed
Any system, whether publicly or privately owned, serving three or more individual premises for the collection and disposal of
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature, including various devices for the treatment of such sewage or industrial wastes.
DEC Field Code Changed
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
DEPARTMENT Field Code Changed
The New York State Department of Health.
DISPOSAL FIELD Field Code Changed
That area to which sewage is distributed for infiltration to the soil.
DISTRIBUTION BOX OR DEVICE Field Code Changed
A device used to uniformly distribute sewage to the distribution lines the absorption area..
DISTRICT Field Code Changed
The Lake George Consolidated Health District.[1]
DOMESTIC WASTE Field Code Changed
Normal household waste, including waste from garbage grinders and automatic washing machines.
EMERGENCY REPAIRS Field Code Changed
Repairs designed to prevent or abate an imminent threat to the public health, safety or welfare, caused or about to be caused
by an individual sewage disposal system.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Field Code Changed
The person appointed by the Town Board whose duty and authority it is to administer and enforce the provisions of an order,
with assistance from the Lake George Consolidated Board of Health.
EXISTING GRADE Field Code Changed
The natural topography of land prior to construction activity.
FILL SYSTEM Field Code Changed
Any sewage disposal system involving earth fill above natural existing ground level.
FINAL GRADE Field Code Changed
The elevation that ground will have at the conclusion of cutting, filling or other site work.
GARBAGE Field Code Changed
Organic solid wastes from domestic and commercial preparation, cooking or dispensing of food or from the handling, storage
and sale of produce.
GRADE Field Code Changed
The slope of a line of pipe, trench bottom or ground surface in reference to a horizontal surface.
GRAVEL Field Code Changed
A mixture of mineral soil particleArticles whose individual diameters range from one- fourth (1/4) inch to three inches.
GREYWATER Field Code Changed
Commonly known as the effluent from sinks, lavatories, laundry machines, dishwashers, baths or showers, excluding effluent
from toilets, urinals, etc., which discharge sanitary sewage. "Greywater" consists of water, soap, detergents, household
cleaners, etc., but not human or animal wastes.
GROUNDWATER Field Code Changed
Subsurface water occupying a zone of saturated soil.
IMPERVIOUS MATERIAL Field Code Changed
Soils, rock, etc., which do not allow, or allow only with great difficulty, the movement of water through the strata.
INDIVIDUAL HOUSEHOLD SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM Field Code Changed
Field Code Changed
Any on-site wastewater treatment system serving residential properties, and receiving sewage without the admixture of
Field Code Changed
industrial wastes or other wastes, as defined in Environmental Conservation Law, Section 17-0701, in quantities of less than
Formatted: Hyperlink, Font: (Default) +Body
1,000 gallons per day (gpd). The A complete system shall includeof piping, tanks or other facilities for the on-site collection, (Calibri), Not Bold
treatment and disposal of sewage that is and not connected to a community or public sewerage system. Formatted: Line spacing: Multiple 1.15 li,
INDUSTRIAL WASTE Adjust space between Latin and Asian text,
Adjust space between Asian text and numbers
Liquid waste, other than domestic waste, resulting from the processes employed in industrial and commercial establishments.
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IN EXISTENCE
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With respect to individual sewage disposal systems, that such structure has been substantially commenced or completed.
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INTERMEDIATE SIZED SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
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Any on-site wastewater treatment system serving a multiple residence, tourist accommodation, subdivision of more than 10
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units, commercial or institutional premise, and receiving sewage without the admixture of industrial wastes or other wastes, as (Calibri), Not Bold
defined in Environmental Conservation Law, Section 17-0701, in quantities greater than 1,000 gallons per day (gpd).
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0", First line: 0",
INVERT Line spacing: Multiple 1.15 li, Adjust space
Refer to definition listed in New York State Department of Healths Wastewater Treatment Standards - Residential Onsite between Latin and Asian text, Adjust space
between Asian text and numbers
Systems [10 NYCRR AP 75A The bottommost point of an open conduit or the bottommost point on the inside of a closed
Formatted: Font: +Body (Calibri)
conduit.
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0", First line: 0"
LEACHING FACILITY Formatted: Font: +Body (Calibri)
Any structure that is designed to distribute sewage into the soil. Formatted: Hyperlink, Font: (Default) +Body
MULTIPLE RESIDENCE (Calibri), Not Bold
A residential building housing three or more families, or more than ten people, computed on the basis of twenty-four hour per Formatted: Indent: Left: 0", First line: 0",
Line spacing: Multiple 1.15 li, Adjust space
day occupancy.Refer to definination of Multiple-Family Dwelling in Chapter 175 of Town Code. between Latin and Asian text, Adjust space
PARK between Asian text and numbers
The Lake George Park. Formatted: Font: +Body (Calibri)
PERCOLATION Formatted: Indent: Left: 0"
Refer to definition listed in New York State Department of Healths Wastewater Treatment Standards - Residential Onsite Field Code Changed
Systems [10 NYCRR AP 75A
The movement of water downward through the pores of a soil or other porous medium following infiltration through the soil
surface.
PERCOLATION TEST Field Code Changed
A standard procedure for testing soil permeability to determine the sewage application rate.
PERSON Field Code Changed
Any individual, partnership, company, public or private corporation, association, firm, organization political subdivision,
governmental agency, municipality, trust, estate, group of individuals or any other legal entity, except the State of New York.A
natural person, a firm, Aany institution, public or private corporation, individual, partnership or other entity over which the
Town of Lake George has jurisdiction.
POTABLE WATER Field Code Changed
Water conforming to applicable standards of bacteriological and chemical quality of the Department; sufficiently free of
impurities so as not to cause disease or harmful physiological effect.
PRIVY Field Code Changed
A building fixed to a vault or pit, equipped with seating to allow for excretion of body waste.
SANITARY PLUMBING SYSTEM Formatted: Hyperlink, Font: (Default) +Body
(Calibri), Not Bold
All pipes, fittings, fixtures, appliances, and other components used to collect and convey sanitary wastewater from a building or
facility. Formatted: Indent: Left: 0", First line: 0",
Line spacing: Multiple 1.15 li, Adjust space
between Latin and Asian text, Adjust space
between Asian text and numbers
designed by, with drawings and specifications signed and stamped by, a professional engineer licensed to practice in
the State of New York. Applications for a permit to construct, alter, repair or extend the above facilities shall be made
only by the owner or lessee of the property or premises, who shall submit to the Zoning Officer Town Clerk all
information listed under A180-4A(1) through (6). It shall be at the discretion of the Zoning Officer to waive any Field Code Changed
requirements outlined in A180-4A for an existing system to be repaired or replaced. In addition to said subsections, Field Code Changed
the following regulations shall be enforced before a permit is issued: Formatted: Default Paragraph Font
1) Plans for non-residential systems and residential systemstransient residence, multiple residence, subdivisions
of more than 10 units or commercial premises using public sewers must be submitted to the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation for review and approval.
2) Plans for individual disposal facilities serving non-residential systems and residential systems treating flows of
1,000-gallons or more per day of transient residence, multiple residence, subdivisions of fewer than 10 units or
commercial premises using individual sewage disposal facilities must be submitted to the Department for
review and approval.
3) An environmental impact statement, as defined by the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation, shall accompany applications for approval as required by State Environmental Quality Review Act
(SEQRA)[2] Editors Note: See ArticleArticle 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law. and those proposed for
areas affecting endangered species.
4) Such engineer shall submit a letter of compliance with these regulations as to all plans certified by himhim/her
for such application. The engineer shall also submit a letter of completed works following construction of a Formatted: Font: +Body (Calibri)
system. Sample of the letters to be used for these purposes are provided in Appendix III and IV respectively. Formatted: Font: +Body (Calibri)
C. Enforcement. The Zoning Officer shall have the duty and responsibility to inform the persons of this articleArticle and
shall further have the duty and responsibility to force compliance with the regulations. The Zoning Officer shall have
the authority to issue appearance tickets as defined in the Criminal Procedure Law for the purpose of enforcing this
articleArticle and the regulations.
D. Permit fees. The fees for the permit shall be as set forth from time to time by resolution of the Town Board and on file
in the office of the Town Clerk..
Formatted: List Paragraph
Formatted: List Paragraph, Numbered +
Level: 1 + Numbering Style: A, B, C, + Start
Permit fees. The fees for the permit shall be as set forth from time to time by resolution of the Town Board and on file at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.31" +
in the office of the Town Clerk. Indent at: 0.56"
E. When, upon review of the application, the Zoning Officer and/or Board is satisfied that the proposed design meets the Formatted: Space After: 10 pt
requirements of these regulations and, in addition, meets the requirements of the Department and/or DEC as
evidenced by the receipt of a certificate from the Department and/or DEC, a written permit to proceed with
construction shall be issued by the BoardDistrict. It is to be noted that this permit automatically expires one year after
its issuance unless the Board grants an extension prior to the expiration date. Conditions of permit:
1) A permit shall not be transferable or assignable. Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 +
Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, + Start at: 1 +
2) A permit automatically expires one year after its issuance unless the Zoning Officer and/or Board grants an Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 1" + Indent at:
extension prior to the expiration date. 1.25"
3) A permit granted under the provisions of this articleArticle upon the basis of a temporary permit issued by
the State Health Department/DEC, as provided by law, shall be issued for only the same period as such
temporary permit.
C. Upon receipt of notice of revocation of the permit to operate issued by the State Health Department/DEC, Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 +
Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, + Start at: 1 +
the Zoning Officer shall have the power and shall take action to revoke the permit issued under this Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 1" + Indent at:
articleArticle. All permits granted as provided in this articleArticle shall be subject to this reservation of the 1.25"
right to revoke.
4) Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 +
Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, + Start at: 1 +
D. 5) Existing, approved subdivisions shall be reevaluated on an individual basis for reapproval. The Board Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 1" + Indent at:
reserves the option of complete reapproval for a specified period of time or to decline reapproval and 1.25"
require a new submission or reapprove a portion of subdivision and deny approval on the remainder of Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 +
Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, + Start at: 1 +
subdivision. Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 1" + Indent at:
5) 1.25"
E. When, upon review of the application, the Board is convinced that the proposed design does not meet the
requirements of these regulations or soil and geological conditions are such as to preclude safe and proper operation
of the desired installation or the applicant is unable to produce a certificate from the Department and/or DEC, a
permit to proceed with construction shall be denied.
F.
F.
G. No installation shall be made without a written permit from the District Board and/or Zoning Officer to the owner or
lessee of the lot.
H. It shall be the duty of the holder of the permit to notify the BoardDistrict and/or Zoning Officer when the installation
is ready for inspection. The Board and/or Zoning Officer District may also make inspections during construction to
determine compliance with these regulations. No part of any installation shall be backfillerd or covered until inspected
and given final written approval by the BoardDistrict. Any part of any installation which has been covered prior to final
approval shall be uncovered upon order of the BoardDistrict. Final written approval shall not be given until all
pertinent data required has been submitted. Upon notification to the BoardDistrict that the installation is available for
inspection, the installation shall be deemed approved only after official notification by the Zoning Officer or Board.
after three days from date of official notification and may be covered.
I. Following the issuance of permit to construct a system and satisfactory inspections of the installation, the Board will
issue a certificate of compliance for the premises. n occupancy permit for the premises. The premises may not be
occupied and utilized until this certificate of compliance occupancy permit has been duly issued by the Board.
J. If a permit Any person whose application is denied or issued with conditions, the applicant for a permit under this
section has been denied shall be notified in writing as to the reasons for denial, and such person may, within 30 days
after official notification of such action, file a written request for a hearing before the Board. Such hearing shall be
held within 10 days after the receipt of the request by the Board and upon reasonable notice to the applicant. The
Board shall affirm,, modify or revoke the denial or conditions of approval. Also, the Board mayor issue the permit on
the basis of the evidence presented at the hearing.
Whenever facilities are repaired, altered, enlarged, expanded or extended, the owner shall submit the existing and Formatted: List Paragraph, Indent: Left: 0",
Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: A, B,
proposed sewage disposal facilities plans for approval by the Zoning Officer Consolidated Board of Health. C, + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned
Upon review of an application for conformance with the requirements outlined herein, the Zoning Officer shall have at: 0.31" + Indent at: 0.56", Tab stops:
0.38", Left
the right to approve, deny, or approve with modifications or conditions.
K. Formatted: Line spacing: single, Don't adjust
space between Latin and Asian text, Don't
adjust space between Asian text and numbers
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A180-5. Applicability; specific standards.
A. This ordinance hereby sets forth the minimum requirements that shall govern the design, The requirements of these
regulations shall apply to the construction, alteration, repair, enlargement, expansion, or extension, operation and
maintenance of all sewage disposal systemswastewater, potable water and drainage systems for individual, multiple
residence, tourist accommodation, subdivisions, and commercial or institutional premises, together with procedures
relating thereto, in implementation of the Public Health Law and Sanitary Code of the State of New York. No person
shall construct, alter, repair, or extend any sewage disposal system contrary to the provisions of these or any state or
regional regulations.
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B. In the case of an existing wastewater disposal system, which exhibits evidence of failure or partial failure, as judged by
the Zoning Officer or Board, the rehabilitation and/or reconstruction of the system shall be in compliance with
regulations in effect at the time of rehabilitation and/or reconstruction.
C. Any extension, addition, or alteration to any wastewater system shall be in compliance with the regulations in effect at
the time of extension, addition, or alteration to the system.
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D. In the case of replacement systems, such systems shall be designed, constructed, and operated in compliance with the
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regulations in effect at the time of replacement to the maximum extent practical as determined by the Zoning Officer. pt, After: 12 pt, Pattern: Clear (White)
The Zoning Officer maintains the right to refer replacement systems to the Board or Town Designated Engineer for
review as hehe/she sees fit. Formatted: Font: +Body (Calibri), 11 pt
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B.E. Sewage from any building or premise shall be discharged directly into a town and village sewerage system with
connection thereto conforming to these regulations. If there is no community sewerage system within a reasonable
distance of the building or premise concerned or if it is impracticable to discharge sewage from such building or
premise into a town and village sewerage system, then an individual sewage disposal system may be used. [Amended
6-8-1994]
C.F. No wastewater discharge generated from the backwashing of any filter serving any residential or commercial
swimming pool, hot tub, etc., shall be discharged to any private or municipal wastewater system, storm drain,
watercourse, swamp, wetland, lake, stream, river, etc., within the jurisdictional limits of the Board. All wastewater of
this nature shall be discharged to a seepage pit of adequate size and capacity to contain such wastewater until the
effluent dissipates into the ground. When it is necessary to empty the liquid contents of a swimming pool, hot tub, etc.,
it may be discharged to surface water courses, storm drains, etc., which lead to brooks, swamps, lakes, etc., provided
that the following procedures are adhered to:
1) Stop operation of all heating of water and application of disinfection (chlorine, bromine, etc.) leaving the
circulating system (pump, etc.).
2) Monitor the water temperature and residual chlorine, bromine, etc., until no measurable residual is observed
and ascertain that the facility water temperature drops to the ambient temperature. After the above
conditions are observed, continue operating the facility circulating system for another 24 hours.
3) The pH of the water to be discharged shall be in the range of 6.5 to 7.5.
4) After all of the aforementioned criteria and conditions are met, the water from the facility may be discharged
to surface water courses, storm drains, etc., which lead to brooks, swamps, lakes, etc.
5) Any solid residue in a pool, hot tub, etc., including but not necessarily limited to leaves, residue of sand
blasting, paint, caulking material, etc., shall not be discharged with water, but shall be collected and placed in
rubbish containers, etc., for disposal as solid waste.
D.G. Fees shall be per A180-15. Field Code Changed
E.H.Requirements for undertakings embracing centralized wastewater, drainage and/or potable water supply facilities shall
be as follows:
1) As the first step for any such undertaking, the engineer for the project shall submit a concept report. This
report shall set forth those factors and design concepts that have a bearing on facilities required to serve the
undertaking so that review agencies may comment thereon. Report approval is required prior to further
submittals. The report, when approved, shallwill serve as a basis for formulation of final detail plans and
specifications, etc., for the undertaking. As a minimum, the concept report shall address the following items:
a) The location.
b) A general description of undertaking.
c) General characteristics of the area.
d) Area population or population served.
e) Design criteria.
f) The average daily flow.
g) A general description of proposed wastewater facilities.
h) A schematic arrangement of the proposed system.
i) A short form environmental assessment statement (SEQRA).
j) Stormwater drainage facilities.
k) General arrangement drawing of the proposed subdivision, showing the location of lots, potable water,
wastewater, drainage facilities, etc. The scale of drawing shall be between one inch equals 20 feet and
one inch equals 200 feet.
2) The Board will review and render a decision regarding approval within 60 days following submission of the
report.
3) Following approval of the concept report, plans and specifications, developed in accordance with said approved
concept report, will be accepted and reviewed by the Board.
4) For projects in this category, a short environmental assessment form is required. A sample for is attached to
these regulations as Appendix III.
F.I. Centralized wastewater facilities shall be developed to utilize, wherever possible, one or several large septic tanks and
shall not employ individual septic tanks for each structure. If sewage pumping or effluent pumping from a septic tank is
to be employed, a centralized pump station shall be utilized and the use of small, individual stations for separate
structures shall not be used. The Board reserves the right to evaluate and require developers of subdivisions embracing
centralized wastewater facilities to comply with the intent of this subsection.
G.J. It is prohibited to utilize any type of sewage treatment system which discharges effluent directly or indirectly into Lake
George or any watercourse, swamp, stream, intermittent watercourse, etc., that discharges into the Lake George
drainage basin within the jurisdictional limits of the Board. It is the intent of the above to include, but not necessarily
be limited to, the effluent discharge from aerobic digestion units, subsurface sand filters, etc., which are not dispersed
into subsurface soils via tile fields, seepage pits, seepage beds, etc.
H.K. The Board may require, at its option, an owner's guaranty regarding pollution of waters of Lake George or
tributaries thereof from the construction or operation of sewage collection or treatment facilities serving any private
or, transient or multiple residence of any type, townhouse or condominium development, any subdivision, commercial
premises or industry.
1) If such a guaranty is required, it shall be prepared by the Board and executed in front of a notary public by the
owner of the entity involved.
2) All guaranties shall be binding upon the parties involved and their respective heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns and shall be considered as running with the title to the land involved.
3) A form of guaranty is attached as Appendix II to these regulations.
I.L. The Board reserves the option to require the owner of a subdivision, or the organization responsible for the operation
and maintenance of centralized wastewater or potable supply facilities, to form a bonded sewage works corporation
and/or water works corporation under the existing Transportation Corporation Law.
J.M. Applicable letters and certificates, as set forth in the following Appendicxes,[3] shall be executed and filed with
the Board at appropriate time intervals for all projects covered under A180-10. Formatted: Default Paragraph Font
1) Appendix IVI: Owner's letter. Formatted: Default Paragraph Font
2) Appendix IIIV: Project Consultant's Letter. Formatted: Underline
3) Appendix VIV: Sample Certification Letter for Construction of Transient Residence, Multiple Residence, Field Code Changed
Commercial Premises, Realty Subdivisions with Wastewater, Potable Water Supply and/or Wastewater and/or Field Code Changed
Drainage Facilities.
K.N. Water or wastewater facilities will not be reviewed on the basis of seasonal use but must be designed for year-
round occupancy.
L.O. If a septic tank or tanks or a seepage pit or pits are vacated, they shall be opened, pumped out by licensed scavenger
unit and completely filled with clean sand. Filling shall be witnessed by the Zoning Officera representative of the Board.
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A180-6. Requirements.
A. All sewage disposal systems of domestic or industrial wastes shall be constructed in conformance with applicable Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.25", Tab stops:
0.5", Left
requirements of the Department, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Adirondack Park
Agency and these regulations District. The following criteria shall govern these installations:
1) Installation. Septic tanks or other private means of disposal shall not be approved where a community
sewerage system is available. All sewage disposal systems shall be discontinued within two (2) years when
community sewers are made available. The treatment of industrial waste shall be in accordance with the
regulations of the Department, the Department of Environmental Conservation and the District. Only properly
pretreated industrial effluent shall be discharged into community sewers when the sewerage system is
available.
2) Design. The design of the sewage disposal system shall take into consideration location with respect to wells,
streams, lakes or other sources of water supply, topography, water table, soil characteristics, area available and
maximum occupancy of the building. All sewage disposal systems must be designed for year-round occupancy.
3) Type of system. The type of system to be installed shall be determined on the basis of location, soil
permeability and groundwater conditions, including depth to the water table, bedrock, etc.
3) Formatted: Normal, No bullets or numbering
4) Sewage. The system shall be designed to receive and treat all sewage, including wastes from garbage grinders
and automatic washing machines, from the building or buildings. Drainage from basement footings or from
roofs shall not enter the system. Industrial wastes shall not be discharged into the individual sewage disposal
system when their introduction would interfere with proper operation of the system.
5) Elements of the domestic waste disposal system for single residence:
a) House sewer. Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.5", Space After:
10 pt, No bullets or numbering
b) Septic tank.
c) Subsurface effluent disposal system.
6) Elements of the waste disposal system for temporary residence, multiple residence or commercial
establishments and subdivisions:
a) House sewer; collecting sewers and related components.
b) Septic tanks or other type of approved treatment methods.
7) Subsurface effluent disposal system and/or related components. Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.75"
4) Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.75", Numbered +
Level: 1 + Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, + Start
8) Only wastes from plumbing fixtures shall be connected to the sewage disposal system. Surface and subsurface at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" +
water, including roof, cellar, foundation, yard and road drainage, shall not only be directly excluded from the Indent at: 0.5"
sewage disposal system but shall be disposed of so that they will not adversely affect the system. Disposition of Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.75"
to make their detailed review as expeditious as possible. As a result, drawings shall: Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.25"
with regulations; and Boards review does not relieve the design engineer of hishis/hers responsibility for the system's
adequacy and details of design.
Formatted: Normal, No bullets or numbering
The approval of drainage plans by the Board or its agents, etc., shall not be construed to imply adequacy with Formatted: Normal, Indent: Left: 0.5", No
bullets or numbering
respect to the prevention of flooding or erosion. The Board requirements for drainage are minimal. Additional drainage
facilities may be necessary for satisfactory drainage of a project. I certify, as design engineer, that the construction of
all facilities shown on these plans, including but not necessarily limited to all component parts of the system, all
excavation, construction, backfilling, etc., will be inspected by a professional engineer from this firm, and I shall certify
to the Lake George Consolidated Board of Health, following completion of construction, that all facilities have been
constructed in accordance with the approved plans and in conformance with best practice and construction standards.
11) Formatted: Normal, No bullets or numbering
Name and Seal of Professional Engineer Date
If there is any change or changes in the project or the use or occupancy of the entity served by facilities shown on the
plans submitted herewith which may cause a change in the drainage facilities or an increase in the strength or volume
of the wastewater or a change in the potable water source or quantity or quality of water utilized, the owner shall
notify the Lake George Consolidated Board of Health, and appropriate plans addressing the change or changes shall be
submitted for review.
Owner Date
12) When plans are revised and/or reissued under a subsequent date or dates, state the nature of all revisions Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.88"
enacted.
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Systems for single residence shall be designed on the basis of 75 gallons per person, per day, or 150 gallons per bedroom,
whichever is greater. The estimated sewage flow for other than single residence shall be calculated based on Table 1 below.
Present and future possible usage of the disposal system shall be considered when estimating sewage flow. The design method
shall use the number of bedrooms with at least two persons per bedroom. If more than two persons occupy a bedroom, or if a
sleeping porch, den or recreation room may be used for additional occupancy, these factors shall be taken into consideration in
designing the system. Expansion attics may provide for one or more bedrooms and shall be calculated accordingly.
Table 1
Estimated Sewage Flows
Type of Establishment Gallons Per Person Per Day
Multiple-family dwellings 75
Boardinghouses 65
Additional kitchen wastes for nonresident boarders 10
Summer camp, centralized facilities 50
Churches (per seat) 5
Tourist camps, travel trailers 50
(minimum of 2 people per unit)
Resort camps 75
Day camps and day schools 20
Day workers (per shift) 35
Picnic parks (per picnicker) 5
Swimming pools and beaches with bathhouse 10
Country clubs (per member) 75
Motels (per person) 75
Drive-in theaters (per car space) 5
Movie theaters (per seat) 5
Self-service laundries (gallons per machine per day) 400
Stores (per rest room) 400
Campsites (per site) 100
Place of public assembly (per person) 10
Hospitals (per bed) 350
Institutions 125
Nursing homes, rest homes 75
Condominium townhouse or any complex development 100
served by a county sewerage system
Service stations
Per water closet 400
Per urinal 300
Bowling alley
No food service, per lane 100
With food Add food service value
Restaurants (per seat) 35
Fast-food service (per seat) 50
Hotels (per room) 120
Campgrounds (dumping station size based upon per site) 15
Office building, shopping center 0.2 gallons per square foot per day (add food service value)
Mobile home parks (per trailer) 200
Double width 300
Bars, cocktail lounge, etc. 20 gallons per maximum occupancy of premises
NOTES:
The Lake George Consolidated Board of Health will address sewage flows from types of establishments not listed
above as necessary and reserves the right to assign flows as it deems necessary.
All motel units shall be evaluated on a minimum basis of an occupancy of three people per unit.
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A. The following Table 2, Location of Components of Sewage Disposal System(s), provides for the minimum distances that
shall be observed in locating the various components of the disposal system. When approved by the District and under
special soil conditions, these distances may be reduced. Typical disposal systems are shown on Plates 1 and 4.[1] Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 +
Numbering Style: A, B, C, + Start at: 2 +
A. The Location of Components of Sewage Disposal System(s) for all Individual Household Sewage Disposal Systems, shall Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" + Indent
provide for the minimum separation distances in locating the various components of the disposal system as defined in at: 0.5"
Formatted: Font: +Body (Calibri)
the Departments Wastewater Treatment Standards Residential Onsite Systems (10 NYCRR Appendix 75A).
Formatted: Font: +Body (Calibri)
B. The Location of Components of Sewage Disposal System(s) for all Intermediate Sized sewage disposal systems, shall
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.5", No bullets or
provide for the minimum separation distances in locating the various components of the disposal system as defined in numbering
the DEC Design Standards for Intermediate Sized Wastewater Treatment Systems. Formatted: List Paragraph, Left, Numbered +
Level: 1 + Numbering Style: A, B, C, + Start
at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" +
Table 2 Indent at: 0.5"
Location of Component of Sewage Disposal System(s) Formatted: List Paragraph, Left, Numbered +
Well Strea D Prop Dis Level: 1 + Numbering Style: A, B, C, + Start
Other at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" +
or m, w erty pos Indent at: 0.5"
Wastewat Seepag
Sucti Lake, ell Line al Formatted: List Paragraph, Numbered +
er Sources e Pits Level: 1 + Numbering Style: A, B, C, + Start
on or in (feet Fiel
(feet) at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" +
Line Wate g ) d Indent at: 0.5"
Septic tank (feet)
100 r-
100 (fe
15 15 10 (fe
10 Formatted: List Paragraph, Left, Numbered +
cours et) et) Level: 1 + Numbering Style: A, B, C, + Start
Effluent 50 50 10 10 10 10 at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" +
line to e (2) Indent at: 0.5"
Distributio
distributio 100 (feet)
100 20 10 10 10 Formatted: List Paragraph, Numbered +
Level: 1 + Numbering Style: A, B, C, + Start
n box
Disposal 100(1 100(3 20 10 20 10 at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" +
Indent at: 0.5"
Seepage
field 150*
) 100(3
) 20 10 See 20
Formatted: List Paragraph, Left, Numbered +
pit (4)
Dry well 50 )
100 20 15 Plate 4
25 25 Level: 1 + Numbering Style: A, B, C, + Start
(roof and at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" +
Indent at: 0.5"
Sewer
footing) 50 100 - 10 - -
Formatted: List Paragraph, Numbered +
conduit Level: 1 + Numbering Style: A, B, C, + Start
Fill
forceor main
built- 100 (5) 20 10 - - at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" +
Indent at: 0.5"
up systems
Formatted ...
evapor-
Formatted ...
transpirati
Formatted ...
on
Leaching 200 (6) 10 20 - -
Formatted ...
absorption
bed 0
NOTES: Formatted ...
* systems
50 feet more in coarse gravel. Field Code Changed
1
Sewage disposal systems located, of necessity, upgrade in the general path of drainage to a well shall be spaced 200 Field Code Changed
feet or more away. Formatted ...
2
Mean high water mark. Formatted ...
3
If percolation rate is zero to five minutes per inch, this distance becomes 200 linear feet. Formatted ...
4
Seepage pits shall only be employed when subsoil is of reasonable uniform Formatted ...
porous quality for a total depth extending at least four feet beneath the bottom of the pit and when seepage pit or pits Formatted ...
are located at least 150 feet distant to and at a lower elevation from any suction line or source of potable water supply. Formatted ...
5
Within 1,000 feet of Lake George and 200 feet of any stream or watercourse. Formatted ...
6
Within 500 feet of Lake George and 200 feet of any stream or watercourse. Formatted ...
B. The minimum distances pertaining to a well or suction line set forth in the above table shall not apply where the source Formatted: Font: +Body (Calibri)
of potable water is withdrawn from the waters of Lake George, provided that the termination of intake water system Formatted ...
pipe is situated at a location satisfactory to the Board. Formatted ...
Formatted ...
C. Subsurface investigation.
1) The single, most important factor in the design and successful function of the on-site sewage disposal system is the Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 +
Numbering Style: A, B, C, + Start at: 1 +
absorptive quality of the soil at the site where the system is to be located. Subsurface conditions shall be determined Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" + Indent
by digging a hole five feet deep if a tile field is contemplated and a minimum of 10 feet deep if seepage pits are to be at: 0.5"
used. Observations are to be made of soil type and conditions, the distance to groundwater, the distance to bedrock
and other factors which might interfere with the system.
2) The bottom of any effluent disposal system within 1,000 feet above the high water mark of Lake George shall be at
least six feet above highest groundwater level and seven feet above top of rock or impervious strata. In addition, the
area in which the effluent disposal system is to be located shall be situated so surface water is directed away from this
area. The allowable depths to groundwater, rock, etc., in areas 1,000 or more feet from the high water mark of Lake
George shall be two and four feet, respectively.
3) The determination of the highest seasonal groundwater level shall be made by direct observation of groundwater level
in deep test holes between March 15 and June 1, within six weeks of the time that the frost leaves the ground. Such
determination shall be made by monitoring the water level in an open soil test pit for a period of 24 hours.
4) Test pit shall be excavated to a minimum depth of six feet below the bottom of proposed effluent disposal system. The
date and highest ground water level shall be recorded and witnessed by a licensed professional engineer and a
representative of the Board.
D. Soil percolation test. Formatted: Widow/Orphan control
1) All tests shall be made within the area of the proposed sewage disposal system. At least four soil percolation tests shall Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 +
Numbering Style: A, B, C, + Start at: 1 +
be made in separate test hole spots, spaced uniformly, in the area proposed for the sewage disposal system. Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" + Indent
2) The procedure noted below shall be followed in performing a soil percolation test: at: 0.5"
a) Dig a hole with vertical sides having an eight-inch diameter or twelve- inch square. If a tile trench field is being
considered, the depth of the percolation test hole shall be six inches below the trench bottom or approximately 30
inches below the final ground surface. If a seepage pit or cesspool is under consideration, then percolation tests shall
Field Code Changed
be run at 1/2 depth and at the full estimated depth of the seepage pits. In order to facilitate the running of the test, a
Field Code Changed
larger excavation shall be made for the upper portion of the hole with the actual test hole in the bottom. It has been
Formatted: List Paragraph, Left, Numbered +
found desirable to place small stones in the bottom of the test hole to reduce scouring and silting action. Level: 1 + Numbering Style: A, B, C, + Start
at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" +
b) Fill the test hole with water and allow it to completely seep away. This is known as presoaking and must be done Indent at: 0.5"
several hours before the test and again at the time of the test. After the water has seeped away, remove any loose soil Formatted: List Paragraph, Left, Numbered +
that has fallen from the sides of the hole. Level: 1 + Numbering Style: A, B, C, + Start
at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" +
c) Pour clean water into the hole, with as little splashing as possible, to a depth of six inches. Indent at: 0.5"
d) Observe and record the time in minutes required for the water to drop one inch (from the six-inch to the five-inch Formatted: List Paragraph, Left, Numbered +
mark). Level: 1 + Numbering Style: A, B, C, + Start
at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" +
e) Repeat the test (a minimum of three times) until the time for the water to drop one inch for two successive tests give Indent at: 0.5"
approximately equal results. The last test will then be taken as the stabilized rate of percolation, and the time recorded Formatted: List Paragraph, Left, Numbered +
Level: 1 + Numbering Style: A, B, C, + Start
for this test will be the design basis for determining the square footage of leaching or absorption area required for a at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" +
subsurface leaching system. For example, assume the following rates were obtained in running a test [see Subsection Indent at: 0.5"
D(2) above]. The stabilized rate of percolation would then be taken as 30 minutes. Formatted: List Paragraph, Left, Numbered +
Level: 1 + Numbering Style: A, B, C, + Start
Run Time at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" +
Numbe (minutes Indent at: 0.5"
3. Adirondack Park Agency Guidelines for On-site Sewage Disposal Systems (most current version or its Formatted: Normal, No bullets or numbering
successor). (Applicable to the installation of on-site sewage disposal systems associated with a project that is Formatted: Font: +Body (Calibri), Not Bold
subject to the jurisdiction of Class A regional projects of the Adirondack Park Agency). Formatted: Font: +Body (Calibri)
B. Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.75", Numbered +
C. Specific Standards and RequirementsHouse sewer. Level: 1 + Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, + Start
at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" +
1. All sewage disposal systems for single residences shall be design by a professional engineer licensed to practice Indent at: 0.5"
is the State of New York or other licensed design professionals as deemedallowed by the New York State Formatted: Font: +Body (Calibri)
Education Department, unless otherwise not required by state law. Formatted: Indent: Left: 1.5"
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.75", Numbered +
2. The need for a topographic survey for the area of a proposed or replacement system shall be determined by Level: 1 + Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, + Start
the Zoning Officer. at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" +
Indent at: 0.5"
Formatted: Indent: Left: 1.5"
3. Subsurface Investigation Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.75", Numbered +
Level: 1 + Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, + Start
at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" +
a. The single, most important factor in the design and successful function of the on-site sewage disposal Indent at: 0.5"
system is the absorptive quality of the soil at the site where the system is to be located. Subsurface
Formatted: Indent: Left: 1.25", Numbered +
conditions shall be determined by digging a hole to an adequate depth to demonstrate compliance with Level: 1 + Numbering Style: a, b, c, + Start
the minimum separation distances prescribed by Departments Wastewater Treatment Standards at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.75" +
Indent at: 1"
Residential Onsite Systems, 10 NYCRR Appendix 75A. Observations are to be made of soil type and
conditions, the distance to groundwater, the distance to bedrock and other factors which might Formatted: Font: +Body (Calibri)
b. The New York State Department of Health staff and the DistrictBoard may conduct a site inspection of Formatted: Font: +Body (Calibri)
every proposed realty subdivision, residence or commercial premises for which the Department has Formatted: Indent: Left: 1.25", Numbered +
Level: 1 + Numbering Style: a, b, c, + Start
responsibility after receipt of preliminary plans. The consultant shall coordinate hishis/hers percolation at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" +
and deep-hole tests with the Department of Health and the Zoning Officer so tests can be witnessed, Indent at: 0.5"
when required by the respective entities. Formatted: Indent: Left: 3"
Formatted: Indent: Left: 1.25", Numbered +
5. Holding Tanks: Level: 1 + Numbering Style: a, b, c, + Start
at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" +
a. The application of holding tanks' pump-out systems, etc., will be permitted on failed systems only for a Indent at: 0.5"
limited period of time, at the discretion of the Board and the Department of Health. Holding tanks are Formatted: Font: +Body (Calibri)
only allowed for temporary use during emergencies.
Formatted: Font: +Body (Calibri)
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.75", Numbered +
b. When a holding tank is employed, it shall be a one-piece, watertight tank constructed of concrete or Level: 1 + Numbering Style: 1, 2, 3, + Start
fiberglass (no metal tanks). The tank shall have a high water alarm system, the details of which shall be at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" +
submitted for approval. The tank shall have a system that will automatically shut off the water supply Indent at: 0.5"
to the structure served by the holding tank at some predetermined elevation of liquid in tank. Formatted: Font: +Body (Calibri)
Formatted: Indent: Left: 1.25", Numbered +
c. The owner of a holding tank shall keep a log of when the tank is pumped out, dated, signed, etc., by the Level: 1 + Numbering Style: a, b, c, + Start
at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" +
licensed scavenger unit who services the tank. This log or a certified copy thereof shall be filed with the Indent at: 0.5"
town on an annual basis. The failure of a holding tank owner to comply with this procedure will result in Formatted: Indent: Left: 3.06"
a fine and/or the forfeiture of the use of said holding tank at the discretion of the Board.
Formatted: Indent: Left: 1.25", Numbered +
Level: 1 + Numbering Style: a, b, c, + Start
at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 0.25" +
1. House sewer shall extend from the outer foundation wall of the building to the septic tank. It shall consist of Indent at: 0.5"
four- or six-inch diameter tight-jointed pipe made of cast iron, ductile iron or polyvinyl chloride gravity sewer Formatted: Indent: Left: 3.06"
1) All effluent disposal systems shall be preceded by a septic tank. The required size of the tile field or seepage pit
shall be determined from the results of the percolation tests and the number of bedrooms served. In every
case, the minimum area to serve two bedrooms shall be provided. Table 4 below shows the minimum trench
width and linear feet of trench required for a tile field serving a single family residence.
2) The effective seepage area of pits shall consist only of the outside pit structure sidewall area beneath the inlet
pipe invert and pit bottom. The bottom area of seepage pits shall not be included in calculating effective
seepage area.
Table 4 Formatted: Font: +Body (Calibri)
Tile Field Required Linear Feet of Trench
Absorption Area Required Based on Soil Tests
KEY: gpd = Estimated sewage flow in gallons per day.
BR = The number of bedrooms under consideration.
Linear Feet of Trench Required
Trench
Time for 1- inch Sewage Applicable Width 300 gpd 450 gpd 600 gpd 1000 gpd
fall (minutes) (gallons/square feet/day) (inches) 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR Over 4 BR
0 to 5 1.2 24 125 187 250 416
6 to 7 1 24 150 225 300 500
8 to 10 0.9 36 167 250 333 556
11 to 15 0.8 36 188 281 375 625
16 to 20 0.7 36 214 321 429 714
21 to 30 0.6 36 250 375 500 833
31 to 60 Questionable suitability
NOTES:
The standard trench dimensions and minimum standards for the tile field system shall be as listed in Table 5 and Table
6 below and as shown on Plate 3.[4] Field Code Changed
Table 5
Minimum Standards for Tile Field System
Type Standard Trench
Individual lines, maximum length 100 feet
Trench, depth 18 to 24 inches
Trench, minimum width 24 inches
Field tile, minimum diameter 4 inches
Field tile lines, maximum slope 1/16 inch per foot
Field tile lines, minimum slope 1/32 inch per foot
Trench, minimum separation 7 feet
Table 6
Minimum Spacing of Tile Lines
Width of Trench Effective
Minimum Spacing of Tile Lines Absorption Area
at Bottom
Center to Center (feet) Per Linear Foot
(inches)
(square feet)
24 7.0 2.0
30 7.6 2.5
36 10.0 3.0
3) Tile fields shall not be located under driveways, parking areas, paved areas, etc.
4) Where the ground is flat, it is essential to assure that provision is made to drain surface water off and around
the tile field to seepage pit area. Where a tile field or seepage pit area is laid on steeply sloping ground, a
surface water diversion ditch should be provided above and around the tile field to prevent the tile field being
washed out. If it is necessary to use drop boxes on a steeply sloping site, the outlet of the box shall be slightly
elevated above the floor of the box and the tile field laterals shall be placed even with the floor of the box. This
will aid in ensuring that proper distribution of effluent to the laterals is accomplished. Arrangement must be
such so that flow to all laterals is evenly distributed.
5) Where more than one tile field is employed, there shall be a minimum of six feet of undisturbed earth between
adjacent beds.
6) The plan and section view of a typical tile field is shown on Plates 1 and 3.
7) The filter material shall cover the tile and extend the full width of the trench or bed and be not less than six
inches below the tile and two inches above the tile. The filter material may be washed gravel or crushed stone
or washed bank-run gravel ranging in size from 1/2 inch to 2 1/2 inches. The filter material shall be covered by
untreated paper or by a two-inch layer of straw, hay or similar material as the laying of the tile drain proceeds.
8) Distribution lines shall be constructed of laid tile with open joints, except that perforated clay tile or plastic
pipe may be used, provided that sufficient openings are available for distribution of the effluent into the trench
area.
9) The bottom of gravel bed shall be at least six feet above the highest groundwater table and seven feet above
the top of bedrock if the site is within 1,000 feet of Lake George. If over 1,000 feet from Lake George, depth to
highest groundwater level, bedrock or impervious material shall be two feet and four feet respectively.
10) Seepage pits may be used either to supplement the subsurface disposal field or in lieu of such field where
conditions favor the operation of seepage pits, as may be found necessary and approved by the District.
11) The seepage pit shall be sized in accordance with provisions in Table 8 below. A minimum depth below the inlet
pipe of five feet of porous formation for each installation shall be provided in one or more pits. Pits shall have a
diameter of at least four feet.
12) Seepage pits excavation shall be terminated six feet above the highest groundwater table and/or seven feet
above the top of bedrock if located within 1,000 feet of Lake George. If over 1,000 feet from Lake George,
depth to highest groundwater level, bedrock or impervious material shall be two feet and four feet,
respectively. Where the pit is used to receive the septic tank effluent, extreme care shall be exercised in
locating a seepage pit because of the public health hazard involved. Where groundwater is encountered, the
bottom of the pit shall be backfilled with clean, coarse sand at least six feet above the water table.
13) The pit shall be lined with stone, brick or concrete blocks or similar materials at least four inches thick or
precast, steel reinforced concrete seepage pit rings laid in cement mortar above the inlet with tight butt joints
below the inlet. The annular space between the lining and the earth wall shall be filled with clean crushed
stone to a minimum thickness of 12 inches; stone shall be 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches in diameter. All additional
backfill shall consist of clean gravel. A two-inch-thick layer of straw or a layer of untreated building paper shall
be placed on top of stone and gravel collar prior to soil backfill. Stone and gravel shall be placed only in
effective absorptive soil area. The structural design and materials used shall be in accordance with generally
accepted good structural engineering practice, providing a sound, durable structure which will safely sustain all
the loads, liquid and earth pressures involved in each case.
14) Coarse gravel at least six inches thick shall be placed in the bottom of all seepage pits.
15) A watertight manhole and cover, having a minimum thickness of four inches, shall be provided. The cover shall
be adequately supported on seepage pit walls. The manhole shall have a minimum clear opening of 20 inches.
The top of the cover shall be not less than 12 inches below grade.
16) Any system employing more than one seepage pit shall comply with all stipulations regarding seepage pits as
set forth under A180-10 of these regulations. Field Code Changed
17) A plan and section view of a typical seepage pit is shown on Plate 3 and a typical lot layout for seepage pits is Field Code Changed
shown on Plate 4.[6] Field Code Changed
18) Alternate systems.
a) Fill systems; evaportranspiration-absorption systems. Fill or built-up systems, evaportranspiration-
absorption systems may be considered applicable if field conditions warrant in the opinion of the
Board. These types of systems must be 1,000 or more feet back from the high water line of Lake
George. When systems are constructed 1,000 or more feet back from the high water line of Lake
George, the depth measured from the bottom of the systems to seasonal high groundwater shall be
not less than two feet, and the depth to top of bedrock or impervious strata shall not be less than four
feet. These distances to groundwater and top of bedrock shall apply to tile fields and seepage pits that
are constructed 1,000 or more feet back from the high water line of Lake George, as well as the
aforementioned systems. The maximum allowable, existing natural ground slope for the above
referenced systems shall be 10%.
b) Design of fill or built-up systems. Evapotranspiration-absorption systems shall be in accordance with
New York State Department of Health Waste Treatment Handbook for Individual Household Systems.
19) Every structure shall have a U-shaped running trap with cleanouts having a minimum diameter of four inches.
All structures shall have a fresh air vent on the system. The location, size, etc., of traps, vents and cleanouts
shall comply with Article 9, Plumbing Requirements, Parts 903.12, 903.12b, 903.12c and 903.12d, of the New
York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, January 1, 1984, or latest revision thereof.
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six-inch sewers shall be 1/4 inch per foot. Eight-inch sewers shall be 0.4 feet per 100 feet.
Lateral sewers shall have manholes located at each point of vertical or horizontal alignment
change, but not more than 400 feet apart. The sewer pipe shall be of asbestos cement, vitrified
clay or plastic of the approved quality. Manholes shall be of brick, concrete block, poured in
place concrete or precast concrete. The separation distance between water and sewer
conduits shall be as set forth in A180-9. Field Code Changed
D. Septic tanks. The design of septic tanks shall be based on flows listed in Table 1,
Estimated Sewage Flows, above. The minimum sizes of septic tanks shall be as listed in Table 7
below. The access opening of septic tanks shall be built up to existing grade and fitted with
frame and cover.
E. Holding tanks.
1)The application of holding tanks' pump-out systems, etc., will be permitted on failed systems
only for a limited period of time, at the discretion of the Board. New structures will not be
permitted to utilize holding tanks, etc.
2)When a holding tank is employed, it shall be a one-piece, watertight tank constructed of
concrete or fiberglass (no metal tanks). The tank shall have a high water alarm system, the
details of which shall be submitted for approval. The tank shall have a system that will shut off
the water supply to the structure served by the holding tank at some predetermined elevation
of liquid in tank.
3)The owner of a holding tank shall keep a log of when the tank is pumped out, dated, signed,
etc., by the licensed scavenger unit who services the tank. This log or a certified copy thereof
shall be filed with the town on an annual basis. The failure of a holding tank owner to comply
with this procedure will result in a fine and/or the forfeiture of the use of said holding tank at
the discretion of the Board.
F. Grease traps. Formatted: Space After: 10 pt, Numbered +
Level: 3 + Numbering Style: i, ii, iii, + Start
1)Any commercial establishment, such as restaurants, fast-food services, institutions, at: 1 + Alignment: Right + Aligned at: 1.88" +
laundromats, car washes, garages, meat cutting operations, etc., shall install and maintain an Indent at: 2"
approved, appropriately sized grease trap as part of its sewage disposal system. The grease Formatted: Space After: 10 pt, Numbered +
Level: 3 + Numbering Style: i, ii, iii, + Start
trap shall be installed outside the building. The grease trap shall discharge to the inlet side of at: 1 + Alignment: Right + Aligned at: 1.88" +
the septic tank and have a minimum capacity of 750 gallons or 25% of the total daily system Indent at: 2"
flow, whichever is greater. Separate waste lines for the sanitary and kitchen flow are required,
with the grease trap located on the kitchen waste line. Sanitary waste lines shall not discharge
into the grease trap. Grease traps shall have a minimum of three openings, each of which shall
be brought up to grade and fitted with cast-iron frames and covers. The minimum dimension of
clear openings shall be not less than 20 inches.
i. Formatted: List Paragraph, Numbered +
Level: 3 + Numbering Style: i, ii, iii, + Start
at: 1 + Alignment: Right + Aligned at: 1.88" +
dfdsgsg A180-11. Change in use of or alterations to premises. A180-11. Change in use Indent at: 2"
of or alterations to premises.Table 7 Formatted: Left, Indent: Left: 1.5", Space
After: 10 pt
Minimum Sizes of Septic Tanks Formatted: Font: (Default) +Body (Calibri),
Font color: Auto
Type Requirement Formatted: Font: (Default) +Body (Calibri),
Font color: Auto
Minimum Formatted: Left, Indent: Left: 1.5", Space
2 times average daily wastewater flow After: 10 pt
size tank
Formatted: Indent: Left: 1.5", Space After:
10 pt
Subdivisions
Formatted: Left, Indent: Left: 1.5", Space
After: 10 pt
Employing
Formatted: Indent: Left: 1.5", Space After:
individual 2 times average daily wastewater flows as developed 10 pt
on-site employing Table 3[1] Formatted: Indent: Left: 1.5", Space After:
systems 10 pt
Formatted: Left, Indent: Left: 1.5", Space
Employing After: 10 pt
centralized 2 times average daily wastewater flows as developed Formatted: Indent: Left: 1.5", Space After:
10 pt
collection employing the following criteria: 1-bedroom, 200 gpd;
Formatted: Left, Indent: Left: 1.5", Space
and 2-bedroom, 325 gpd; 3-bedroom, 400 gpd; 4- After: 10 pt
treatment bedroom, 475 gpd; 5-bedroom, 550 gpd
facilities
3) Automatic dosing devices shall be used in systems having 500 or more feet of distributors.
Either a pump or dosing siphon may be used and shall have a capacity sufficient to fill 75% of the
interior volume of the lines being dosed. A dosing device shall have a capacity of at least 125%, and
preferably 200%, of the maximum rate of inflow to the dosing chamber. Where the total length of
distributors is 1,000 feet or greater, duplicate dosing devices shall be employed with each unit serving
1/2 the distributors and dosing alternately. Dosing tanks must be used in conjunction with siphons and
should be arranged for convenient access and inspection. If possible, dozing devices shall be designed
to function by gravity in case of mechanical or power failure.
4) Distribution boxes shall be employed to ensure uniform distribution of sewage to the various
laterals. Distribution boxes shall employ a separate outlet for each lateral.
4) All other design, layout and construction details of tile field and seepage pits shall
be as described under A180-9 and as shown on Plates 1, 3 and 4. Field Code Changed
5) If directed by the District, a settling tank shall be required to be built between the
septic tank and the dosing chamber.
6) Where more than one seepage pit is required, the pipe from the settling tank or
dosing chamber must be so arranged so as to distribute the sewage uniformly among the
pits. The use of a distribution box, with separate laterals each feeding no more than two
pits, is recommended. Seepage pits may not be dosed in series, but an equalization pipe
between all pits is required. Pits shall have a minimum distance between outside walls of
three diameters, but not less than 12 feet.
7) When a seepage pit or pits are employed at the end of a tile field, the pit wall shall
be at least six feet from the end of the field lateral trench containing filter medium. The
line connecting the end of the lateral line with the pit shall have tight joints.
H. Leaching beds and pumping stations.
1) Effluent leaching bed systems may be considered applicable if field conditions
warrant in the opinion of the Board. This type of system must be 500 or more feet back
from the high water line of Lake George. When leaching bed systems are to be utilized
within the one-thousand-foot limit, measured from the high water mark of Lake George,
the depth measured from the bottom of the system to seasonal high groundwater shall
be not less than six feet, and the depth to top of bedrock or impervious strata shall be not
less than seven feet. For systems located in excess of 1,000 feet back from the lake, the
aforemeasured distances to seasonal groundwater and bedrock or impervious strata
shall be two feet and four feet, respectively.
2) The design of effluent leaching bed systems and pumping stations shall be in
accordance, in all respects, except as noted, with the most recent edition of Standards for
Waste Treatment Works - Institutional and Commercial Sewerage Facilities, New York
State Department of Environmental Conservation. It is to be noted that the effluent
application rates shall be per the sewerage regulations of the Board. No reduction in size
of leaching bed area will be permitted on the basis of resting period, following a
specified period of operation. Effluent application rate for leaching beds shall be as for
tile fields.
3) With respect to velocities in all force mains from pumping stations, it is to be noted
that velocity shall be not less than two feet per second (raw sewage or effluent).
4) All buried fuel tanks utilized in connection with potable water or wastewater
pumping stations, etc., shall be constructed of fiberglass and shall bear an Underwriters'
Certificate of Approval. Installation shall be subject to Board approval.
5) Where the possibility that overflow from a pumping station could, in the opinion of
the Board, create a pollution problem, the application of a watertight, steel reinforced,
concrete holding tank, so arranged that holding tank will accept pumping station
overflow and contents of tank will drain by gravity back to the pumping station, may be
required. Also, the Board reserves the right to require the application of electrically
operated solenoid valves placed so as to shut off potable water supply to structures
discharging wastewater to pumping station in the event that the high water alarm of the
pumping station is activated. Emergency standby power is required for all pumping
stations serving centralized facilities.
6) If a conflict exists between these regulations and requirements contained in the
aforementioned handbook and/or standards, the most restrictive requirements shall
apply.
7) Every structure connected to a private, community or public sewer system shall
have a U-shaped running trap with cleanouts having a minimum diameter of four inches.
All structures shall have a fresh air vent on the system. The location, size, etc., of traps,
vents, cleanouts shall comply with Article 9, Plumbing Requirements, Parts 903.12,
903.12b, 903.12c and 903.12d, of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and
Building Code, January 1, 1984, or latest revision thereof.
8) Effluent disposal areas, serving other than individual residences, shall be located
in areas reserved for this specific purpose, i.e., those areas or future areas shall not be
located on a building lot or any portion of a lot.
9) Plans for all wastewater systems that are set forth to serve other than individual
residences shall show on plans submitted an on-site area reserved for the sole purpose
of constructing a duplicate effluent disposal area. It shall be demonstrated, to the
satisfaction of the Board, that this reserved area shall have adequate percolation
characteristics and shall be of adequate size to serve as an effluent disposal replacement
area to be utilized when the initial area fails.
I. Community sewerage system package plants. [Added 7-12-1999]
1) In recognition of the fact that some community sewerage system package plants
may have superior performance to other disposal systems, certain criteria may be
applied to these systems. However, such criteria, enumerated below, shall apply only to
a community sewerage system package plant which is deemed by the Board to be state-
of-the-art and to constitute the best technology reasonably available at the time. This
determination by the Board shall be made after consideration by the Board of the
opinion of its consulting engineer.
2) For condominiums, townhouses or any complex or development served by a
community sewerage system package plant, the following standards and requirements
shall be applicable in lieu of the corresponding provisions of these regulations. All
applicable provisions of this Chapter A180 not specifically referred to in this A180-10I
shall remain applicable to community sewerage package plants.
3) Quantity of sewage flow. Sewage disposal systems for condominiums, townhouses
or any complex or development served by a community sewerage system package plant
shall be designed on the basis of 75 gallons per person per day. Present and future usage
of the disposal system shall be considered when estimating sewage flow. The design
method shall use the number of bedrooms per unit, with at least three persons per
bedroom. A twenty-percent reduction to flow rates shall be allowed if water savings
fixtures are employed.
4) Location of components of sewage disposal system. The following minimum
distances shall be observed in locating the various components of the disposal system.
Except as provided below, the requirements of Table 2 of A180-8 shall apply. When
approved by the District and under special soil conditions, these distances may be
reduced. Typical disposal systems are shown on Plates 1 and 4 at the end of this Chapter
A180.
a) Minimum distance from leaching bed to a dwelling: 20 feet.
b) Minimum distance from reserve leaching bed to lake: 200 feet.
5) Subsurface investigation.
a) The single most important factor in the design and successful function of the on-
site sewage disposal system is the absorptive quality of the soil at the site where the
system is to be located. Subsurface conditions shall be determined by digging a hole five
feet deep if a tile field is contemplated and a minimum of 10 feet deep is seepage pits are
to be used. Observations are to be made of soil type and conditions, the distance to
groundwater, the distance to bedrock and other factors which might interfere with the
system.
b) The bottom of an effluent disposal system within 1,000 feet but no closer than 500
feet from the mean high water mark of Lake George shall be at least four feet above
highest groundwater level and at least five feet above the top of rock or impervious
strata. In addition, the area in which the effluent disposal system is to be located shall be
situated so surface water is directed away from this area. The allowable depths to
groundwater, rock, etc., in areas 1,000 or more feet from the high water mark of Lake
George shall be two and four feet, respectively.
c) The determination of the highest seasonal groundwater level shall be made by
direct observation of groundwater level in deep test holes between March 15 and June 1,
within six weeks of the time that the frost leaves the ground. Such determination shall be
made by monitoring the water level in an open soil test pit for a period of 24 hours. In
the alternative, an applicant can submit an opinion or determination certified by a
qualified soil scientist, which determination may be subject to actual, empirical
verification in the field in such appropriate subsequent seasons as may be directed by
the Board after consultation with its engineer.
6) The test pit shall be excavated to a minimum depth of six feet below the bottom of
the proposed effluent disposal system. The date and highest groundwater level shall be
recorded and witnessed by a licensed professional engineer and a representative of the
Board.
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The owner, lessee or occupant of any premises is responsible to notify the Board of any use change, alteration, etc., of the
premises that will result in a change in the type or quantity of wastewater discharged from said premises.
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acceptance of an ETU for use and prior to the Towns issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the owner shall provide
the Town with a copy of an executed maintenance agreement between the owner and a service company qualified and
certified to maintain the ETU.
A180-16. Misrepresentation.
Any permit or approval granted under these regulations which is based upon or is granted in reliance upon any material
representation or failure to make a material fact or circumstance known, by or on behalf of an applicant shall be void. This
section shall not be construed to affect the remedies available to the Board under A180-14 of these regulations. Field Code Changed
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