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Building inspector cites KDHE setback for septic tanks; council to amend ordinance
Summary
The building inspector reported KDHE requires septic holding tanks to be set back 25 feet from public water lines (10 feet from private lines); council agreed to place an ordinance change on a future agenda to codify the setback.
Matthew, the city's building inspector, told the council he confirmed with KDHE that a septic holding tank cannot be placed within 25 feet of a public water line and 10 feet from a personal (private) water line. He urged the council to add a setback into city code so future permit reviews will flag noncompliant installations.
Councilmembers discussed potential costs and enforcement issues (double wrapping or sleeving of pipes if the setback was not observed), and directed staff to place a draft ordinance on a future agenda so the setback becomes explicit in city code.
