Court considers raising wastewater standard for RV parks, asks for engineering support
Mar 4, 2025
Commissioners discussed whether to set a local gallons‑per‑day standard for RV parks higher than the commonly cited 40 gallons per slot and asked staff to obtain Texas A&M engineering data before drafting any change to subdivision regulations.
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Road & Bridge staff and commissioners discussed wastewater design standards for RV parks during the workshop. The staff member said many counties use a 40‑gallon‑per‑day estimate per RV slot but that some counties have raised the figure based on use patterns and engineering evidence; commissioners asked staff to obtain A&M numbers and local engineering verification before recommending a local standard.
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