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Commission tightens wastewater rules near waterways, sets 30 mg/L nitrogen limit
Summary
The commission adopted an amendment requiring underground wastewater systems within 500 feet of mapped waters to meet a 30 mg/L maximum total inorganic nitrogen standard and to be certified by a Utah-licensed engineer and approved by the local health department.
Garfield County commissioners adopted an amendment to local rules for on-site wastewater systems that requires stricter treatment for systems located within 500 feet of mapped waters.
Under the amendment, "any underground wastewater disposal system located or installed within 500 feet of any water of the state shall have a maximum total inorganic nitrogen…
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