HB 692: Revise the household sewage treatment system law

This bill aims to amend the law governing household sewage treatment systems in the state. It requires the director of health to adopt rules that govern the installation, operation, and maintenance of these systems. The rules will establish standards for siting, design, and installation, including soil absorption specifications and vertical separation distances. The rules will also specify requirements for the quality of treated sewage effluent and the maintenance of systems, including standards for service contracts and regular maintenance. Boards of health will be required to inspect systems regularly and to issue installation, operation, and alteration permits. The bill also requires boards of health to register installers, service providers, and septage haulers and to develop programs for administering maintenance requirements. The rules will establish a methodology for determining…