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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 3 - Commercial Development › Subchapter 2 - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CAMPGROUNDS › Rule 15-18-77-3.2.3 - Definitions

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Department - shall mean the Mississippi
					 State Department of Health.
2.
					 Department of Environmental Quality - shall mean the Mississippi Department of
					 Environmental Quality, Office of Pollution Control.
3. Health Authority - shall mean an
					 authorized representative of the Mississippi State Department of Health.
4. Non Self-Contained Unit - shall
					 mean a recreational vehicle which does not have a flush toilet, bathtub or
					 shower, handwashing compartment, and internal storage compartments of potable
					 water supply and sewage holding.
5. Permit - shall mean a written permit
					 issued by the Agency permitting the campground to operate under this
					 regulation.
6. Person - shall mean
					 any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, or
					 governmental unit.
7. Recreational
					 Vehicle - shall mean a vehicular-type unit designed as living quarters for
					 recreational, camping, or travel use, which either has its own motive power or
					 is mounted on or towed by another vehicle. The basic entities include, but are
					 not limited to a travel trailer, camping trailer, truck camper, van, and motor
					 home.
8. Recreational Vehicle
					 Campground - shall mean any parcel or tract of land under the control of any
					 person, organization, or governmental entity wherein sites are offered for the
					 use of the public or members of an organization for the establishment of living
					 sites for two or more recreational vehicles.
9. Recreational Vehicle Lodging Park - shall
					 mean a recreational vehicle campground with approved water and sewer
					 connections provided to each living site for the accommodation of
					 "self-contained unit" recreational vehicle parking.
10. Recreational Vehicle Waste Disposal
					 Station - shall mean a properly designed facility used for receiving and
					 disposing of liquid wastes from recreational vehicle holding tanks.
11. Self-Contained Unit - shall mean a
					 recreational vehicle which has a flush toilet, bathtub or shower, handwashing
					 compartment, and internal storage compartments of potable water supply and
					 sewage holding.
12. Sewered -
					 shall mean a living site within a campground that is provided an individual
					 sewer drop (connection) to a central collection and disposal sanitary sewer
					 system.
13. Unsewered - shall mean
					 a living site within a campground that is not provided an individual sewer drop
					 (connection) to a central collection and disposal sanitary sewer system
Miss Code Ann
						§
												41-67-3
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 3 - Commercial Development › Subchapter 2 - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CAMPGROUNDS › Rule 15-18-77-3.2.4 - Permits

Current through June 25, 2024
1.
General Provisions:
It shall be unlawful for any person to maintain, or
						operate any recreational vehicle campground within the State of Mississippi
						unless he/she holds a valid permit issued annually by the Department in the
						name of such person for the specific campground. All applications for permits
						shall be made, prior to any construction of the campground, to the applicable
						county health department which shall issue a permit only after a final
						inspection of the completed RV campground has indicated all requirements of the
						regulations are met. No permit shall be transferable from one location to
						another location or from one person to another person.
Every person holding such a permit shall give notice in
						writing to the Department within 48 hours after having sold, transferred, given
						away, or otherwise disposed of interest in or control of any recreational
						vehicle campground. Such notice shall include the name and address of the
						person succeeding to the ownership or control of such campground.
2.
Plan Submittal:
A
					 complete plan for the purpose of obtaining a new permit to be issued by the
					 Department shall show:
a. A vicinity map
					 showing the general location of the campground.
b. The area and dimensions of the tract of
					 land.
c. The number, location, and
					 size of all camping sites and their designated usage.
d. The location and width of roadways.
e. The location of all service
					 buildings and other proposed structures.
f. The location, size, slope and other
					 applicable data on water and sewer lines.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 3 - Commercial Development › Subchapter 2 - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CAMPGROUNDS › Rule 15-18-77-3.2.5 - Inspection of Campgrounds

Current through June 25, 2024
1. The health
					 authority shall make inspections to determine the condition of recreational
					 vehicle campgrounds in order that he/she may perform his/her duty of
					 safeguarding the health and safety of occupants of campgrounds and of the
					 general public.
2. Right of Entry:
					 The health authority shall have the power to enter at reasonable times upon any
					 private or public property for the purpose of inspecting and investigating
					 conditions relating to the enforcement of this regulation. It shall be the duty
					 of the owners or occupants of the campgrounds, or of the person in charge
					 thereof, to give the health authority free access to such premises at
					 reasonable times for the purpose of inspection.
Miss Code Ann
						§
												41-67-3
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 3 - Commercial Development › Subchapter 2 - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CAMPGROUNDS › Rule 15-18-77-3.2.6 - Notices, Hearings, and Orders

Current through June 25, 2024
1.
Notices:
Whenever the health authority determines that there are
					 reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a violation of any provision
					 of this regulation, he/she shall give notice of such alleged violation to the
					 owner or agent of the campground, as hereinafter provided. Such notice shall:
a. Be in writing.
b. Include a statement of the reasons for its
					 issuance.
c. Allow a reasonable
					 time for the performance of any act it requires.
d. Be served upon the owner or his/her agent
					 as the case may require, provided such notice or order shall be deemed to have
					 been properly served upon such owner or agent when a copy of the inspection
					 report form or other notice has been delivered personally to the permit holder
					 or person in charge, or such notice has been sent by registered mail to his/her
					 last known address, or when he/she has been served with such notice by any
					 other method authorized or required by the laws of this state.
e. Contain an outline of remedial action,
					 which, if taken, will effect compliance with the provisions of this regulation.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 3 - Commercial Development › Subchapter 2 - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CAMPGROUNDS › Rule 15-18-77-3.2.7 - Location, Space, and General Layout

Current through June 25, 2024
1.
Location:
The campground shall be located on a well-drained site
					 and shall be reasonably free from marshes, swamps, or other potential breeding
					 places for insects or rodents.
2.
Space Requirements:
Each camping site shall contain a minimum of
					 1,000 square feet and shall be a minimum of 50 feet in length and a minimum of
					 20 feet in width. Roadways shall not be included in the calculation of the camp
					 site space requirements. The campground area shall be large enough to
					 satisfactorily accommodate:
a. The designated
					 number of each type of camping sites proposed.
b. Necessary streets, roadways, and parking
					 areas.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 3 - Commercial Development › Subchapter 2 - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CAMPGROUNDS › Rule 15-18-77-3.2.8 - Water Supply

Current through June 25, 2024
1.
General:
a. In all recreational
					 vehicle campgrounds, a pressurized water system, adequate to serve all
					 anticipated needs, shall be provided.
b. Water supplies shall meet all current
					 requirements of the Department. They shall be properly located, constructed,
					 and protected to exclude surface contamination and to minimize the potential of
					 contamination from sanitary hazards. All portions of the water system located
					 in the campground shall be easily accessible for maintenance. The ownership of
					 all portions of the water system serving the campground shall be made a matter
					 of record to the Department.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 3 - Commercial Development › Subchapter 2 - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CAMPGROUNDS › Rule 15-18-77-3.2.10 - Solid Waste Disposal

Current through June 25, 2024
All solid waste generated by occupants of the campground
						shall be stored in a manner approved by the health authority. The disposal of
						solid waste generated in the campground is the responsibility of the campground
						owner and shall comply with all appropriate state laws and regulations.
Miss Code Ann
						§
												41-67-3
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 3 - Commercial Development › Subchapter 2 - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CAMPGROUNDS › Rule 15-18-77-3.2.11 - Supervision

Current through June 25, 2024
The person to whom a permit for a campground is issued
						shall at all times operate the campground in compliance with this regulation
						and shall provide adequate supervision to maintain the campground, its
						facilities, and equipment in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition
						at all times.
Miss Code Ann
						§
												41-67-3
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 3 - Commercial Development › Subchapter 2 - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CAMPGROUNDS › Rule 15-18-77-3.2.12 - Sanitary Conveniences

Current through June 25, 2024
1.
Toilet and
					 Shower Facilities
a. Comfort stations
					 shall be provided at one or more locations in every recreational vehicle
					 campground. They shall be convenient of access and shall be located within 500
					 feet from any campsite not provided with water and sewer connections.
b. If facilities for both males
					 and females are housed within the same structure, they shall be separated and
					 appropriately marked.
c. All doors
					 to the exterior shall open outward, be self-closing, and shall be screened by
					 means of a vestibule or wall to prevent direct view of the interior when the
					 exterior doors are open. Such screening shall not be required on single unit
					 toilet buildings.
d. The interior
					 finish of walls shall be moisture resistant for their entire height to
					 facilitate washing and cleaning.
e. The floors shall be constructed of
					 material impervious to water and shall be easily cleanable. A floor drain shall
					 be provided in the toilet room.
f.
					 All rooms shall be adequately lighted and well ventilated, with all openings
					 effectively screened.
g.
					 Facilities shall be provided to adequately supply hot water to all showers and
					 lavatories during times of peak demand.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 3 - Commercial Development › Subchapter 2 - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CAMPGROUNDS › Rule 15-18-77-3.2.13 - Exemptions

Current through June 25, 2024
1. All organized campgrounds holding a valid
					 license from the Mississippi State Department of Health, issued under Sections
					 75-74-1
					 et. sec., Mississippi Code of 1972 (Mississippi Youth Camp Safety and Health
					 Law) and deer camps regulated under Section
					 49-7-39
					 Mississippi Code of 1972 are exempt from this regulation.
2. Section 4.7(2) of this regulation will be
					 waived for all recreational vehicle parks existing prior to the original July
					 13, 1983 enactment of this regulation that provide water and sewer service from
					 systems that have been approved or permitted by the Mississippi State
					 Department of Health or Department of Environmental Quality .
3. Any parcel or tract of land wherein living
					 sites are available only for the private use of family members.
4. Fairgrounds and stadiums that allow
					 parking of recreational vehicles for short-term events such as fairs, festivals
					 and ball games shall not be defined as a campground and shall be exempt from
					 this regulation.
5. Recreational
					 vehicle dealers, providing factory authorized service and/or repair with, five
					 (5) or fewer overnight parking facilities for customers seeking such
					 Repair/service shall be exempt from this regulation.
Miss Code Ann
						§
												41-67-3
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 3 - Commercial Development › Subchapter 2 - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CAMPGROUNDS › Rule 15-18-77-3.2.14 - Penalties

Current through June 25, 2024
In accordance with Section
						41-25-13,
						Mississippi Code of 1972, violation of this regulation is a misdemeanor. Each
						day on which a violation thereof continues is a separate offense.
Miss Code Ann
						§
												41-67-3
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 3 - Commercial Development › Subchapter 2 - RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CAMPGROUNDS › Rule 15-18-77-3.2.15 - Unconstitutionality Clause

Current through June 25, 2024
Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or
						phrase of this regulation be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any
						reason, the remainder shall not be affected thereby.
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Miss Code Ann
						§
												41-67-3
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 4 - SOIL AND SITE EVALUATION › Subchapter 1 - INTRODUCTION › Rule 15-18-77-4.1.1 - Authority

Current through June 25, 2024
The State Board of Health is authorized to promulgate
						these rules under and by virtue of Section
						41-3-15(1)(b)(ii),
						(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(h)(i), Section
						41-3-17
						and Section
						41-67-1
						through
						41-67-39,
						Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated.
Miss Code Ann.
						§
												41-67-3
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 4 - SOIL AND SITE EVALUATION › Subchapter 1 - INTRODUCTION › Rule 15-18-77-4.1.2 - Definitions

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Applicant - an owner, lessee, or
					 developer.
2. Available Space -
					 the area necessary for the system and space allowance for future expansion,
					 repair or replacement.
3. Board -
					 the Mississippi State Board of Health. Section
41-67-2(c)
4. Department - the Mississippi
					 State Department of Health. Section
41-67-2(h)
5. Drainage way - a course or channel along
					 which water moves in draining an area.
6. Department of Environmental Quality - the
					 Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), Office of Pollution
					 Control.
7. Flooding - the
					 temporary covering of the soil surface by flowing water from any source, such
					 as streams overflowing their banks, runoff from adjacent or surrounding slopes,
					 inflow from high tides, or any combination of sources. The frequency of the
					 event determines the limitation assigned to each category.
a. Rare: Flooding unlikely but possible under
					 unusual weather conditions; 1 to 5 percent chance of flooding in any year or 1
					 to 5 times in 100 years. (Slight limitations; includes: None or no chance of
					 flooding).
b. Occasional: Flooding
					 occurs infrequently under usual weather conditions; 5 to 50 percent chance of
					 flooding in any year or more than 5 to 50 times in 100 years. (Moderate
					 limitations.)
c. Frequent:
					 Flooding is likely to occur often under usual weather conditions more than a 50
					 percent chance of flooding in any year or more than 50 times in 100 years, but
					 less than a 50 percent chance of flooding in all months in any year. (Severe
					 limitations.)
d. Very Frequent:
					 Flooding is likely to occur very often under usual weather conditions with a
					 more than a 50 percent chance of flooding in all months of any year. (Extreme
					 limitations.)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 4 - SOIL AND SITE EVALUATION › Subchapter 2 - SOIL AND SITE EVALUATION METHOD › Rule 15-18-77-4.2.1

Current through June 25, 2024
This Soil and Site Evaluation method will be used by
						Environmentalists, Certified Professional Evaluators and registered
						Professional Engineers for the design of all Individual On-site Wastewater
						Disposal Systems. Prior to construction of any dwelling or placement of any
						mobile, modular, or permanently constructed residence.
Miss Code Ann.
						§
												41-67-3
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 4 - SOIL AND SITE EVALUATION › Subchapter 2 - SOIL AND SITE EVALUATION METHOD › Rule 15-18-77-4.2.2 - Criteria

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Absence of Frequent Flooding;
2. Landscape position;
3. Drainage way;
4. Slope (topography);
5. Depth to seasonal
high
water table (chroma 2 or less) in inches;
6. Depth (inches) to restrictive
					 Soil Horizon (i.e., bedrock, fragipan, plinthite, etc.);
7. Soil texture, Munsell Soil Color Chart,
					 and depth (inches) of Soil Horizons;
8. Setbacks
9. Residence, property line, or other
					 external structures
10. Water
					 supply
11. Sensitive Waters
12. Available Space.
Miss Code Ann.
						§
												41-67-3,
						Mississippi State Department of Health's (MSDH) - Title 15, Part 3, Subpart 77,
						Chapter 5, United States Environmental Protection Agency's ( EPA) - On-site
						Wastewater Treatment Systems Manual
						EPA/625/R-00/008.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 4 - SOIL AND SITE EVALUATION › Subchapter 2 - SOIL AND SITE EVALUATION METHOD › Rule 15-18-77-4.2.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Texture-by-Feel Analysis, United States
						Department of Agriculture, Natural Resource Conservation
						Service.
1. The soil
					 determination will be made based on soil borings to a depth up to 5 feet or to
					 a depth sufficient to reach a restrictive Soil Horizon. Restrictive soil or
					 site conditions may preclude the use of any Individual On-site Wastewater
					 Disposal System.
2. The soil
					 information such as texture, structure, landscape position, color and seasonal
					 high water table depths, will determine the treatment and disposal system to be
					 installed, constructed and approved by the Department.
3. The Soil Profile is recorded in inches on
					 the Soil Profile Sheet by indicating the following:
4. Natural Ground Surface (0 inches)
5. Depth of each Soil Horizon
					 with:
a. The Soil Texture.
Note:
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b. The Munsell Soil
					 Color Chart (moist soil conditions.)
c. Seasonal High Water Table indicator, if
					 applicable:
i. Seasonal High Water Table
					 indicators may be determined by the presence of colors of chroma 2 or less
					 (Munsell Soil Color Chart) at [THERE EXISTS] 2 percent of soil volume in
					 mottles or matrix of a Soil Horizon.
ii. Seasonal High Water Table indicator may
					 be determined by the indication of redoximorphic features at [THERE EXISTS] 2
					 percent of soil volume of a Soil Horizon in accordance with methods in the
Field Book for Describing and Sampling Soils, NRCS, USDA.
This
					 procedure shall take precedence over the Sub item (a) of this Section. The
					 Field Book is hereby incorporated by reference, including any subsequent
					 amendments and editions.
iii.
					 Another method to determine Seasonal Water Table indicators is outlined in
					 Section 104.03.
d.
					 Restrictive Horizon depth, if applicable.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 5 - INDIVIDUAL ONSITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DESIGN STANDARD › Subchapter 1 - SEPTIC TANKS › Rule 15-18-77-5.1.1 - Definitions

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Air Space - the space required between the
					 lid of a septic tank and the bottom of the outlet pipe for the capture of gases
					 generated by the anaerobic bacteria. Vent pipes within the facility or
					 residence plumbing remove these gases from the septic tank.
2. Anaerobic - a process that utilizes
					 bacteria that grow only without free dissolved oxygen. They obtain oxygen from
					 breaking down complex organic substances
3. Filter - a device used to remove solids
					 from the effluent of a septic tank.
4. Access Opening - a resealable opening in
					 the treatment unit that allows for inspection, maintenance and entry if
					 necessary.
5. Septic Tank -
					 Water-tight, covered receptacle for treatment of sewage; receives the discharge
					 of sewage from a building, separates settleable and floating solids from the
					 liquid, digest organic matter by anaerobic bacterial action, stores digested
					 solids through a period of detention, allows clarified liquids to discharge for
					 additional treatment and final dispersal, and attenuates flows.
6. Synthetic Fiber Reinforcement - Synthetic
					 fibers of polypropylene or polypropylene/polyethylene blend used in place of
					 welded wire or other accepted reinforcing materials for the purpose of
					 providing structural integrity to concrete.
Miss Code Ann.
						§
												41-67-3
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 5 - INDIVIDUAL ONSITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DESIGN STANDARD › Subchapter 1 - SEPTIC TANKS › Rule 15-18-77-5.1.2 - General

Current through June 25, 2024
Septic tanks shall be constructed from concrete, steel,
						fiberglass or polyethylene. The septic tank size is based on the number of
						bedrooms or twice the daily flow for nonresidential
						application.
Miss Code Ann.
						§
												41-67-3
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 5 - INDIVIDUAL ONSITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DESIGN STANDARD › Subchapter 1 - SEPTIC TANKS › Rule 15-18-77-5.1.3 - Location

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Septic tanks shall not be located in
					 depressed areas where surface water will accumulate. This water may enter the
					 septic tank causing it to flood.
2.
					 The area over the septic tank shall not be used for vehicular traffic or
					 vehicular parking.
3. The septic
					 tank must be installed according to the following minimum distances:
a. foundation five (5) feet
b. property lines ten (10) feet
c. potable water supplies and all private
					 wells fifty (50) feet
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 5 - INDIVIDUAL ONSITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DESIGN STANDARD › Subchapter 1 - SEPTIC TANKS › Rule 15-18-77-5.1.4 - Design

Current through June 25, 2024
All septic tanks (prefabricated concrete, steel,
						fiberglass or polyethylene) must be designed according to minimum standards as
						follows:
1. General
a. The septic tank shall be watertight,
					 structurally sound and not subject to excessive corrosion or decay. The outlet
					 of the septic tank should be placed so as not to be located below the Seasonal
					 High Water Table.
b. The minimum
					 hydraulic detention time of the septic tank must be two (2) days (48 hours)
					 based on daily sewage flows. In no case shall the septic tank have a minimum
					 effective liquid capacity of less than seven hundred fifty (750) gallons.
c. All tanks manufactured in two
					 (2) sections must have an interlocking type joint. Tanks manufactured in two
					 sections must be sealed and joined with an approved sealant such as butyl
					 rubber or other approved pliable sealant that is waterproof,
					 corrosion-resistant and is warranted by the manufacturer for sealing concrete
					 septic tanks.
d. All septic tanks
					 with a capacity of greater than fifteen hundred (1,500) gallons shall be deemed
					 structurally sound by a licensed Professional Engineer via stamped letter.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 5 - INDIVIDUAL ONSITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DESIGN STANDARD › Subchapter 1 - SEPTIC TANKS › Rule 15-18-77-5.1.5 - Effluent Filters

Current through June 25, 2024
Effluent filters shall meet the following
						criteria:
1. The filter shall retain
					 all partials greater than one-eight (1/8) inch in size.
2. The assembly shall perform as a
					 conventional tank outlet, meeting the requirements of Rule 5.1.4.3, when the
					 filter is removed.
1. The filter
					 must be designed to handle the flow of the system it is to serve and not result
					 in excessive maintenance. For a single family dwelling, maintenance is
					 considered "excessive" when the filter requires service or cleaning more than
					 one (1) time per year. Service shall be performed each time the tank is pumped,
					 and in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
Miss Code Ann.
						§
												41-67-3
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 5 - INDIVIDUAL ONSITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DESIGN STANDARD › Subchapter 1 - SEPTIC TANKS › Rule 15-18-77-5.1.6 - Minimum Standards for Septic Tank Construction

Current through June 25, 2024
1. General
a. All septic tanks manufactured for sale in
					 the state of Mississippi shall bear an imprint identifying the manufacturer,
					 the serial number assigned to the manufacturer's plans and specifications
					 approved by the Department, the liquid or working capacity of the tank and be
					 marked with the date of manufacture. These imprints and markings must be
					 visible at the time of inspection by the Department.
b. All openings and lids shall be capable of
					 being sealed in a way that will prevent entrance of surface water and
					 groundwater.
c. Tank openings shall
					 be securely fastened or sealed to prevent unwarranted access to the contents of
					 the tanks vandal, tamper and child resistant. Acceptable protection of openings
					 may include, but is not limited to:
i. A
					 padlock
ii. An "O" ring with twist
					 lock cover requiring special tools for removal
iii. Covers weighing sixty-five (65) pounds
					 or more, net weight
iv. Stainless
					 steel or other corrosion resistant fasteners for fiberglass or polyethylene
					 lids.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 5 - INDIVIDUAL ONSITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DESIGN STANDARD › Subchapter 1 - SEPTIC TANKS › Rule 15-18-77-5.1.7 - Minimum Standards for Concrete Reinforcement

Current through June 25, 2024
1.
					 Tanks Reinforced with Welded Steel Concrete Wire
a. The reinforcing wire shall be a minimum
					 number ten (10) gauge six (6) inch on centers. The reinforcing wire shall be
					 lapped a minimum of six (6) inches.
b. Lids for prefabricated septic tanks shall
					 have one (1) 3/8 inch steel reinforcing rod per foot of length and width.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 5 - INDIVIDUAL ONSITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DESIGN STANDARD › Subchapter 1 - SEPTIC TANKS › Rule 15-18-77-5.1.8 - Maintenance

Current through June 25, 2024
The septic tank should be pumped at a frequency depending
						on the wastewater flow. The recommended pumping cycle is three (3) to five (5)
						years, but pumping should not occur until the settleable solids have reached a
						depth of 1/3 the septic tank liquid depth. This can be determined by "sticking"
						the tank.
Miss Code Ann.
						§
												41-67-3
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 5 - INDIVIDUAL ONSITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DESIGN STANDARD › Subchapter 1 - SEPTIC TANKS › Rule 15-18-77-5.1.9 - Septic Tank Sizing

Current through June 25, 2024
The effective liquid capacity of septic tanks for
						dwellings shall be based on the number of bedrooms proposed or anticipated as
						shown in the table below:
Number of Bedrooms
Number of Occupants
Minimum Effective Liquid Capacity
								  (gallons) without baffle or effluent filter
Minimum Effective Liquid Capacity
								  (gallons) with baffle or effluent filter
2 or less
4 or less
750
750
3
6
900
900
4
8
1200
1000
5
10
1500
1250
6
12
1800
1500
For each additional bedroom add 260 gallons
For each additional occupant over 2 per bedroom add 130
						gallons
For a nonresidential application, the septic tank will
						be sized at twice the estimated daily flow
Miss Code Ann.
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												41-67-3
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 5 - INDIVIDUAL ONSITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DESIGN STANDARD › Subchapter 2 - ADVANCED TREATMENT SYSTEMS › Rule 15-18-77-5.2.1 - General

Current through June 25, 2024
1. All Advanced Treatment Systems installed
					 in the state of Mississippi shall be in compliance with the current revision of
					 the
National Sanitation Foundation/American National Standard Institute
					 International Standard 40 or 245
testing protocol, hereby incorporated
					 into regulation by reference and shall be certified by an approved third party
					 certification program. The Division will maintain a current listing of
					 registered and certified manufacturers. The current list will be made available
					 by the Department.
2. The
					 Department shall only approve individual Advanced Treatment Systems that have
					 no discharge of wastewater off the property of the generator.
3. All Advanced Treatment Systems must be
					 installed according to the Certified Manufacturer's specifications by a
					 factory-trained installer that is an authorized representative of the
					 manufacturer.
Miss Code Ann.
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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 5 - INDIVIDUAL ONSITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DESIGN STANDARD › Subchapter 2 - ADVANCED TREATMENT SYSTEMS › Rule 15-18-77-5.2.2 - Definitions

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Aerator - a mechanical device that
					 provides dissolved oxygen to an Advanced Treatment System.
2. Advanced Treatment System - treatment
					 component that utilizes oxygen to degrade or decompose wastewater.
Miss Code Ann.
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												41-67-3
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 5 - INDIVIDUAL ONSITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DESIGN STANDARD › Subchapter 2 - ADVANCED TREATMENT SYSTEMS › Rule 15-18-77-5.2.3 - Location

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Advanced Treatment Systems shall be
					 installed level on undisturbed soil. If leveling or elevation change is
					 necessary, the Advanced Treatment System must be placed on a bed of sand.
2. It is recommended the outlet of
					 the Advanced Treatment System should be placed so as not to be below the
					 Seasonal High Water Table.
3. An
					 Advanced Treatment System should not be located in an area that collects
					 surface water. This water may enter the Advanced Treatment System causing a
					 failure by flooding. This flooding will cause the effluent to be discharged
					 before it is properly treated.
4.
					 The Advanced Treatment System must be installed according to the following
					 minimum distances:
a. foundations five (5)
					 feet
b. property lines ten (10)
					 feet
c. potable water supplies and
					 all private wells fifty (50) feet
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 5 - INDIVIDUAL ONSITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DESIGN STANDARD › Subchapter 2 - ADVANCED TREATMENT SYSTEMS › Rule 15-18-77-5.2.4 - Inlet and Outlet

Current through June 25, 2024
1. The inlet and
					 outlet must be schedule forty (40) pipe four (4) inches in diameter. A three
					 (3) inch house sewer stubout, when used, shall be connected to the four (4)
					 inch pipe from the septic tank inlet using manufactured fittings designed for
					 that purpose.
2. The inlet and
					 outlet pipe (schedule 40 four (4) inch) must extend a minimum of three (3) feet
					 onto undisturbed soil before entering and after exiting the Advanced Treatment
					 System.
Miss Code Ann.
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												41-67-3
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 5 - INDIVIDUAL ONSITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DESIGN STANDARD › Subchapter 2 - ADVANCED TREATMENT SYSTEMS › Rule 15-18-77-5.2.5 - Maintenance

Current through June 25, 2024
1. All advanced Treatment Systems should be
					 pumped at a frequency based on the wastewater volume generated by the residence
					 or establishment. The pumping cycle will depend on the level of the sludge in
					 the Advanced Treatment System. The sludge should not be allowed to accumulate
					 more than the recommended depth specified by the manufacturer of the Advanced
					 Treatment System. If the sludge is allowed to discharge, a clogging problem may
					 occur if any additional treatment or disposal system is used in conjunction
					 with the Advanced Treatment System.
1. All Advanced Treatment Systems shall be
					 maintained and inspected as required by the Certified Manufacturer.
Miss Code Ann.
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												41-67-3
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 5 - INDIVIDUAL ONSITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DESIGN STANDARD › Subchapter 2 - ADVANCED TREATMENT SYSTEMS › Rule 15-18-77-5.2.6 - Aerators

Current through June 25, 2024
The type of aerator used with the Advanced Treatment
						System is mandated by the manufacturer. The maintenance of the aerator is
						outlined in the manual provided by the Certified Manufacturer or his authorized
						representative.
Miss Code Ann.
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												41-67-3
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 5 - INDIVIDUAL ONSITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DESIGN STANDARD › Subchapter 2 - ADVANCED TREATMENT SYSTEMS › Rule 15-18-77-5.2.7 - Sizing

Current through June 25, 2024
Number of Bedrooms
Minimum Capacity (gallons per day)
2 or less
400
3
400
4
520
5
650
6
780
For each additional bedroom add 130 gallons
For each additional occupant over 2 per bedroom add 65
						gallons
For a nonresidential application, use the estimated
						daily flow
Miss Code Ann.
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												41-67-3
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 5 - INDIVIDUAL ONSITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DESIGN STANDARD › Subchapter 3 - PUMPS AND PUMP CHAMBERS › Rule 15-18-77-5.3.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Effluent pumping is required in cases where the disposal
						site is at a higher elevation than the treatment facility or the disposal
						system is one that utilizes pressure distribution. In these cases the effluent
						must be moved using pumps. Pumps and associated equipment must be manufactured
						and warrantied for the purpose of pumping treated wastewater. In all
						installations the manufacturer's recommendations must be followed. Pumps and
						pressure lines must be sized correctly to assure that the system is
						hydraulically sound.
Miss Code Ann.
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												41-67-3
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 5 - INDIVIDUAL ONSITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DESIGN STANDARD › Subchapter 3 - PUMPS AND PUMP CHAMBERS › Rule 15-18-77-5.3.2 - General

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Pump chambers shall have a storage volume
					 as required per each system type, for subsurface drip, overland disposal and
					 spray systems. Pump chambers for septic tank systems shall be a minimum of 400
					 gallons.
2. The pump chamber shall
					 be constructed to withstand normally encountered earth pressures and
					 manufactured with approved materials resistant to the corrosive effects of
					 wastewater, common household chemicals and chemicals used for disinfection.
3. The pump chamber shall be
					 equipped with an audible high water alarm.
4. The pump chamber shall have a grade level
					 access large enough to allow servicing and/or removal of the largest component
					 in the chamber. Access ports shall be protected against unauthorized entrance.
5. The pump chamber shall be
					 vented through the grade level access or by means of a separate vent. In either
					 case the vent shall be a minimum of one inch in diameter.
6. All openings shall be sealed with a
					 mastic, butyl rubber or other pliable sealant that is waterproof, corrosion
					 resistant and approved for use in contact with wastewater and chemicals used
					 for disinfection, in a manner to prevent the entrance of surface and
					 groundwater.
7. When pumping to
					 normally gravity fed systems the use of a stilling chamber (baffled
					 distribution box) shall be required. The stilling chamber must be sized larger
					 than the maximum volume pumped in a single dose so as not to flood the chamber.
8. The stilling chamber shall be
					 constructed and placed so it will drain between doses into the treatment and/or
					 disposal site.
Miss Code Ann.
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												41-67-3
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 5 - INDIVIDUAL ONSITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DESIGN STANDARD › Subchapter 3 - PUMPS AND PUMP CHAMBERS › Rule 15-18-77-5.3.3 - Minimum Pump Specifications

Current through June 25, 2024
1. The pump shall
					 be equipped with a low water cutoff to prevent damage during low water
					 conditions in the dosing chamber.
2. The pump shall be constructed of corrosion
					 resistant materials suitable for effluent pumping.
3. The pump shall be sized per manufacturers'
					 specifications to meet or exceed the hydraulic requirements of the system.
4. The pump shall be installed in
					 compliance with manufacturers' specifications so as not to violate the pump
					 warranty.
5. The suction and
					 pressure lines shall be PVC schedule 40 or equal and be sized to meet the
					 hydraulic requirements of the system.
Miss Code Ann.
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												41-67-3
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 5 - INDIVIDUAL ONSITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DESIGN STANDARD › Subchapter 3 - PUMPS AND PUMP CHAMBERS › Rule 15-18-77-5.3.4 - Electrical

Current through June 25, 2024
All electrical components shall be in compliance with the
						National Electrical Code.
Miss Code Ann.
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												41-67-3
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 5 - INDIVIDUAL ONSITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DESIGN STANDARD › Subchapter 4 - AGGREGATE › Rule 15-18-77-5.4.1

Current through June 25, 2024
In a conventional onsite wastewater system treatment
						begins in the septic tank, under anaerobic conditions. Final treatment and
						disposal takes place in the soil of the drainfield, an aerobic environment. It
						is necessary for this aerobic condition to exist in the soil of the drainfield
						for proper treatment of the effluent.
Miss Code Ann.
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												41-67-3
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 5 - INDIVIDUAL ONSITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DESIGN STANDARD › Subchapter 4 - AGGREGATE › Rule 15-18-77-5.4.2 - Definitions

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Aggregate System - any subsurface disposal
					 system that utilizes gravel, crushed stone, tire chips or other approved
					 aggregate media.
2. Conventional
					 Subsurface Aggregate Disposal System - any gravity-fed subsurface disposal
					 field utilizing a loose aggregate media ranging from 36 to 12 inches in depth.
a. Standard Subsurface Disposal 25 in. to 36
					 in.
b. Shallow Subsurface Disposal
					 12 in. to 24 in.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 5 - INDIVIDUAL ONSITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DESIGN STANDARD › Subchapter 4 - AGGREGATE › Rule 15-18-77-5.4.3 - Site Evaluation

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Information
					 obtained during the soil and site evaluation will determine which type(s) of
					 IOWDS may be utilized for an individual lot.
2. Prior to completing the Soil and Site
					 Evaluation/System Recommendation, the Environmentalist shall visit the lot and
					 conduct the soil and site evaluation.
3. The soil determinations will be made based
					 on soil borings to a depth of five feet or to a depth sufficient to reach a
					 restrictive horizon. Restrictive soil or site conditions may preclude the use
					 of any subsurface disposal system.
4. A soil and site evaluation will be based
					 on the following criteria:
a. Absence of or
					 protection from frequent flooding.
b. Landscape position with good surface
					 runoff.
c. Slopes of less than
					 15%.
d. Depth to high water table
					 of greater than four feet.
e. Depth
					 to bedrock, fragipan or plinthite of greater than four feet.
f. Soil texture and color defined by the
					 Natural Resource Conservation Service as indicating good drainage and
					 suitability for soil absorption, based on a soil boring of five feet.
g. Available area in which to
					 install an individual onsite wastewater disposal system meeting all
					 requirements of this regulation. The area for repairs and future extensions
					 shall be no less than 50% of the space required for the recommended system.
					 Systems utilizing surface land application discharge are exempt from the 50%
					 additional area requirement.
h. The
					 non compliance of one or more of the above items may require a design
					 alteration of an underground system.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 5 - INDIVIDUAL ONSITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DESIGN STANDARD › Subchapter 4 - AGGREGATE › Rule 15-18-77-5.4.4 - Location of Onsite Wastewater Disposal Systems

Current through June 25, 2024
1. All
					 components of the onsite wastewater disposal system shall be located a minimum
					 of:
a. five (5) feet from any dwelling.
b. ten (10) feet from any property
					 line.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 5 - INDIVIDUAL ONSITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DESIGN STANDARD › Subchapter 4 - AGGREGATE › Rule 15-18-77-5.4.6 - Certification

Current through June 25, 2024
1. Any manufacturer wishing to provide tire
					 chips for use in onsite sewage treatment and disposal system drainfields in the
					 state of Mississippi must first receive a certification from the State
					 Department of Health, Division of Onsite Wastewater. Manufacturers must provide
					 proof they can produce a tire chip coarse aggregate in conformance with the
					 standards in Section V, part 13.
2.
					 Tire chip coarse aggregate from certified manufacturers shall be labeled as
					 drainfield aggregate on the freight bill-of-lading. The bill-of-lading shall
					 clearly certify that the material meets the requirement s for drainfield use.
					 Contractors purchasing tire chip coarse aggregate shall retain a copy of the
					 freight bill-of lading as documentation of the aggregate size and
					 quality.
Miss Code Ann.
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												41-67-3
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 18 - Division of On-site Wastewater › Subpart 77 - On-site Wastewater Regulations › Chapter 5 - INDIVIDUAL ONSITE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL DESIGN STANDARD › Subchapter 4 - AGGREGATE › Rule 15-18-77-5.4.7 - Alternating Disposal Fields

Current through June 25, 2024
1. An alternating
					 effluent disposal field system provides two complete disposal fields, separated
					 by a valving system so that each system could alternately be used and rested.
					 This "resting" has shown to be useful in regenerating the soil's capability for
					 absorbing the effluent.
2. The size
					 of each field can be from 50 to 100 percent of the required square footage of a
					 single disposal field.
3. The
					 length of time each field would be used and then rested will be determined on a
					 case-by-case basis.
Miss Code Ann.
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