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Arapahoe County staff outline proposed septic (OWTS) regulation updates, set public hearing next month
Summary
County environmental health staff presented proposed revisions to local on-site wastewater treatment system (OWTS) regulations to align with CDPHE Regulation 43, including safety features, effluent filters, conditional licensure, and administrative variances; a public hearing and adoption are scheduled next month to meet state deadlines.
Arapahoe County environmental health staff presented a detailed study-session briefing on proposed updates to the county's on-site wastewater treatment system (OWTS) regulations that would align local rules with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's (CDPHE) updated Regulation 43 and preserve local permitting authority.
Steve (presenter) said the county must adopt local regulations consistent with state updates and noted several proposed opt-ins and technical changes. "These responsibilities come directly from the OWTS Act," he said, adding that adoption by the local board will keep the county's permitting authority; if the county…
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