Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Virginia Department of Health
 
Board
State Board of Health
 
chapter
Regulations for Alternative Onsite Sewage Systems [12 VAC 5 ‑ 613]
Action Action to Adopt Regulations for Alternative Onsite Sewage Systems
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 2/4/2011
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2/4/11  9:36 pm
Commenter: Colin Bishop, Bord na Mona

12VAC5-613-80. Performance requirements; general, Table 2
 

Proposed change to Table 2 below.  This will allow greater site flexibility, less mechanical systems on marginal sites and overall lower life cycle costs to homeowners.  TL-3 effluent meeting 10/10 BOD/TSS and a FC standard will adequately protect water sources and public health.

Vertical Separation
Minimum Effluent Quality
≥18" (requires naturally occurring, undisturbed soils)
Septic
<18" to 12" (requires minimum 6" of naturally occurring, undisturbed soils)
TL-2
12” to 6” (requires minimum 6" of naturally occurring, undisturbed soils)
TL-3 with Timed Dosing of Treatment Unit
0" to <6"
TL-3 and disinfection*

 

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