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Private Wastewater System Requirements
Minimum Requirements for Private Wastewater Systems
Dickinson County Sanitary Code requires all installations, replacements, and repairs/modifications of private wastewater systems to be permitted through the Dept. of Environmental Services.
Permit applications may be completed online at
DkCoKs.GovBuilt.com
System must be installed by an
approved contractor
.
Soil Profile by the Dickinson County Sanitarian
Clean-out at the house and every 100 feet
Schedule 40 pipe to tank and first 10 feet out of tank
Tank to grade with riser if needed
Length of lateral lines shall not exceed 100 feet
Inspection ports at the end of the laterals
The
Sand Springs Recharge Area
requires Aerobic Treatment Units (ATU's) to reduce nitrogen output.
Fiber covering chambers in sandy soil (Sands Springs Recharge Area)
Chambers should be placed as shallow as possible with at least 6 inches of cover
Lagoons must be a minimum of 100' from house and property line
Septic tank/laterals must be at least
100' from any water wells
50' from a surface watercourse
10' from house and property line
Additional information may be obtained in office or through the following publications
Dickinson County Sanitary Code
KDHE Bulletin 4-2
Day Care Facilities
Private Wastewater System Requirements
Pricing Schedule
Sanitary Code for Dickinson County
Septic Tank Maintenance
Water Sample Screening
Non-Public Water Supplies
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