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Standards For Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems Technical Standards for the Design and Construction of Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems Pursuant to Section 19-13-B103 Design of Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems for Households and Small Commercial Buildings Onsite regulations for Connecticut were last updated on January 1, 1997. Technical Standards for the Design and Construction of Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems are currently under revision and changes are projected for January 1, 2000. Connecticut is not considering the implementation of performance based standards. Alternative soil absorption designs, gravelless/chamber systems and mounds are covered within Connecticut's onsite wastewater regulations. The state of Connecticut does not require management systems or maintenance districts for maintaining onsite wastewater treatment systems. A funding program administered by the Department of Housing is available to assist homeowners with replacement of failing systems or installation of new systems. Onsite certification and licensing programs exist at the state level for contractors, installers, and inspectors. The Connecticut Department of Public Health licenses installers, cleaners, and registered sanitarians. They also train and certify local agents through three days of training and exams. Currently, there are no onsite demonstration projects occurring in the state of Connecticut. Connecticut has an onsite wastewater association, Connecticut Sewage Disposal Association. For more information, contact Ms. Alice Lynch, Executive Director, at (860) 399-9777. The Connecticut Department of Public Health regulates large municipal septic systems up to 5000 gallons/day. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regulates municipal septic systems of 5001 gallons/day and greater. Contact Mr. Warren Herzig with the DEP for further information at: Mr. Warren Herzig |