Selectman raises concern that proposed privy-style septic plan may violate state wastewater rules
Summary
Selectman David McDaniel reported a planning-board review of a septic plan that appears to conflict with Maine wastewater disposal rules; he will consult the landowner and the Code Enforcement Officer and invite the CEO to the April 28 meeting.
Selectman David McDaniel told the board that the planning board reviewed a septic plan drawn by a soil scientist that appeared to conflict with Maine wastewater disposal rules. McDaniel said he consulted an independent soil scientist and that the described privy — which would allow black waste to be dumped on the ground after adding hay or sawdust — does not appear to comply with state law.
The board agreed to ask the town's Code Enforcement Officer to attend the April 28 meeting to discuss the matter with the selectmen and the landowner. Selectmen reiterated that all residents must obtain a building permit to construct dwellings and must have an approved septic system, porta-potty or approved outhouse to live in any dwelling.
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