SECTION 252:641-1-4. Operation, repairs and maintenance

(a)   Proper operation. The owner of an on-site sewage treatment system shall ensure that the system is maintained and operated properly so that:

(1)   sewage or effluent from the system is properly treated and does not surface, pool, flow across the ground or discharge to surface waters;

(2)   septic tanks, lift stations, low pressure dosing tanks, flow equalization tanks, aerobic treatment units and lagoons shall be maintained so that they do not leak or overflow; and

(3)   the required security measures are intact (e.g., required fences, septic tank lids, manhole covers are properly secured).

(b)   Malfunctioning systems. If an on-site sewage treatment system malfunctions, the person owning or otherwise responsible for the system shall take prompt action to repair the malfunctioning system, prevent further violations and remediate the site.

[Source: Added at 16 Ok Reg 1895, eff 6-11-99; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1704, eff 6-13-02; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1618, eff 6-11-04; Amended at 25 Ok Reg 2318, eff 7-11-08; Amended at 37 Ok Reg 1296, eff 9-15-20]