ARKANSAS Other States: Contact: Terry Brumbelow or Carl Graves tbrumbelow@mail.doh.state.ar.us Arkansas
Constitutions, Statutes and Codes Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Sewage
Disposal Systems, Designated Representatives and Installers Act 402 Alternate Systems Manual
Onsite regulations for Arkansas were last updated in April 1993. All sections of the current regulations are being updated, effective completion date is unknown. Currently, the state of Arkansas is not considering the implementation of performance based regulations. Arkansas considers underdrain septic systems, low
pressure pipe (LPP) systems, sand filters followed by LPP systems, and cap and fill
systems as innovative technologies. Rock plant filters and drip
irrigation systems are considered experimental technologies. Arkansas regulations do not require management systems or maintenance districts for onsite wastewater treatment systems. No funding program or mechanism exists through the Arkansas Department of Health to assist homeowners with replacement of failing systems or installation of new systems. Annual certification and license programs for installers and system designers are administered by the Arkansas Department of Health. For further information, contact Mr. Brumbelow at the address and/or telephone number listed above. Mr. Brumbelow can also be contacted concerning any ongoing demonstration, research, and testing projects within the state of Arkansas. Large onsite systems (greater than 5000 gallons/day) are reviewed and approved by the Arkansas Health Department's Division of Engineering. Mr. Harold Siefert with the Arkansas Department of Health can be contacted at the address below for more information. If a treated discharge is required, the Department of Pollution Control and Ecology also reviews the plans. For more information, contact Mr. Bruce Kirkpatrick with the Arkansas Department of Pollution Control and Ecology at the below address. Mr. Harold Siefert Mr. Bruce Kirkpatrick |