§ 94-96. Septic tanks, drainfields.

(a)

The discharge of any substance regulated under this article to a septic system shall be considered a violation of this article.

(b)

Septic tank, drainfield and drainfield expansion shall be located no less than 200 feet from public potable water supply wells and no less than 75 feet from private water wells.

(c)

If, upon testing, a regulated substance is identified in the septic tank or drainfield, the regulated business will be required to conduct the investigation required by section 94-93.

(d)

As of the effective date of the ordinance from which this article derives, the following types of regulated businesses may not be constructed with septic systems:

(1)

Agricultural chemical warehouse and distribution centers.

(2)

Asphalt batching plants, pavers, asphalt products.

(3)

Automobile repair facilities using or dispensing fuels, greases, oils or solvents.

(4)

Automobile paint and body shops.

(5)

Boat sales and repair facilities.

(6)

Bus lines and repair shops.

(7)

Cabinetmakers and distributors.

(8)

Chemical manufacturing plants.

(9)

Chemical warehousing and distribution facilities.

(10)

Cleaning supplies manufacturing and distribution facilities.

(11)

Commercial laundries.

(12)

Contamination control companies, waste management service companies.

(13)

Dry cleaning establishments.

(14)

Electrical and electronic manufacturing facilities.

(15)

Electroplators, circuit board manufacturers, or metal finishers.

(16)

Engine repair facilities (small).

(17)

Equipment rental operations.

(18)

Fiberglass formers or acrylic manufacturers.

(19)

Funeral homes.

(20)

Furniture manufacturers and refinishers.

(21)

Golf courses/country clubs.

(22)

Industrial facilities.

(23)

Laboratories: photo, chemical, industrial, environmental, dental X-ray, and medical.

(24)

Machine shops.

(25)

Manufacturers using acids, caustics, or solvents.

(26)

Medical facilities.

(27)

Paint manufacturers and paint stores.

(28)

Painting shops.

(29)

Pest control operations.

(30)

Petroleum products productions, storage and bulk distribution facilities.

(31)

Printers, blueprinters, and T-shirt screen printers.

(32)

Service stations and fuel depots.

(33)

Sign companies.

(34)

Tractor sales and service.

(35)

Transformer use and storage areas.

(36)

Trucking/transport companies.

(37)

Wood preserving and treatment facilities.

(e)

Floor drains, grease traps and oil water separators shall be constructed to prevent infiltration of regulated substances to soil, groundwater, or surface water.

(Code 1988, § 26-5.6)