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Teller County finalizes on-site wastewater (septic) regulation update; transfer-of-title inspections start July 24
Summary
Deputy Public Health Director Austin told the board new OWTS rules take effect July 24, require third-party licensed inspections on property transfers, and give the county authority to address change-of-use where occupancy exceeds system design.
Teller County public-health staff said a revised on-site wastewater treatment system regulation will become effective July 24 after an extended outreach period that began in April.
"We started advertising on April 1... we put the draft on the website," the deputy director (Austin) said, outlining outreach to licensed contractors, realtors and title companies. Austin said the regulation's most significant new requirement is a transfer-of-title inspection by a third-party licensed inspector for sales that will trigger an OWTS inspection, and the county now has authority to address a change in use where a system is undersized for new occupancy.
Austin urged contractors and realtors to be patient during an anticipated implementation period and said frequently asked questions and additional outreach materials will be published. The board discussed that the change is intended to protect life, health and safety while trying to keep fees reasonable.
