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Nogales studies septic dumping station rules after ADEQ permit questions; testing, costs and liability raised
Summary
Council discussed permit requirements for a city septic dumping station and potential costs of sample testing and compliance. Staff said ADEQ requires testing protocols; lab tests quoted at about $475 per sample, staff recommended raising the dump fee to cover initial costs and will seek county clarity on accepting certain wastes.
City staff returned to council July 30 to review operations and permit requirements for the municipal septic dumping station after state (ADEQ) and federal border‑flow concerns were raised.
City Manager Mitch Kramer said he had gathered Pima County operational materials and ADEQ permit requirements and noted that a county facility on Walker Road charges roughly $0.14 per gallon and operates a large treatment plant; Kramer said he condensed guidance from those sources for council review. Kramer said a commercial laboratory the city consulted estimated each required lab test at about…
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